SHOWMEN'S GUILD OF GREAT BRITAIN

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That this House congratulates the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain on its excellent work, running fairs and shows throughout the country; notes the Guild has over 4,500 members and ensures that health and safety measures are imposed on fairgrounds in addition to representing the interests of members of the Guild; further notes the excellent work of the Showmen's Guild in raising funds for charities, most notably its efforts on behalf of Great Ormond Street Hospital; calls on the Government and local authorities to support the Showmen's Guild and recognise the needs of showmen by encouraging town centre locations for fairs; and looks forward to fairs and events over the coming year organised by its members.