EMPIRE EXHIBITION
PROCEDURE OF INQUIRY. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, December 12. (Received Dec. 13, at 9.15 p.m.) Sir W. Joynson-Hicks conferred with representatives of the executive council of the Management Committee on the general management of the Empire Exhibition. The High Commissioners have arranged the procedure of the inquiry, which will be held immediately, with reference, first, in regard to what steps are being taken to provide for full consultation with the representatives of the dominions and the colonies in order to secure the use of Imperial produce; secondly, the granting of concessions for entertainment and amusements ; and thirdly, the criticism of certain members of the Publicity Committee regarding the limited opportunities afforded the committee to assist in the publicity work of the exhibition. The terms direct Sir W. Joynson-Hicks to report to the Colonial Office, the India Office, and the Board of Trade. The Executive Council recommends him to ascertain whether further steps can usefully be taken to strengthen the control of the council over the general conduct of the administration of the exhibition. Mr R. W. Dalton (ex-Trade Commissioner in New Zealand) has been appointed secretary to the inquiry, and Mr j. F. P. Rawlinson, a member of the House of Commons, legal adviser.—A. and N.Z. Cable. '
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 18736, 14 December 1922, Page 7
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209EMPIRE EXHIBITION Otago Daily Times, Issue 18736, 14 December 1922, Page 7
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