asked the Secretary of the Overseas Trade Department the amount of the subscription promised by the Government to the Travel Association; and are any special films being taken with the assistance of his Department for the purpose of assisting this association in its work?

His Majesty's Government has included in the Estimates the sum of £5,000 as a subscription towards the funds of the Travel Association of Great Britain and Ireland. As regards the second part of the question the value of film propaganda is fully realised and is being considered by the Publicity Committee.

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether a promise will be made of a further subscription of a like amount the following year?

Of course, the Conservative Government next year may renew the subscription, but I do not know.