HC Deb 28 April 1978 vol 948 cc721-2W
Mr. Robert Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade whether it is the intention of any Minister from his Department to visit the Building Exhibition Arab Build in Bahrain from 2nd to 30th November 1978, at which more than 70 British firms have indicated their intention to exhibit;

(2) whether it is the intention of any Minister from his Department to visit the Building Exhibition in Dubai from 29th October to 4th November 1978, at which more than 70 British firms have indicated their intention to exhibit.

Mr. Dell

My hon. Friends and I are committed to an extensive programme of overseas visits and it will not be possible in the time available to include visits to these important exhibitions. However the British Overseas Trade Board is making available its full range of financial assistance to those British companies wishing to exhibit at these events under its joint venture scheme.