Bulgaria: World Hunting Exposition, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, June-July 1981

A file of correspondence and reports concerning a world hunting exposition held in Bulgaria. The documents cover a visit to Britain by a Bulgarian delegation with the aim of securing the support of the British government for a hunting exposition to be held in Plovdiv; a meeting between the Bulgarian delegation and Hector Monro of the Department of the Environment; and discussions on British policy towards the exposition and possible future events. Other documents in the file cover the commercial opportunities afforded by the exposition; and discussion on the governance of sport in Britain, which is controlled by independent organisations. The file also includes a despatch on the event, which was attended by the British ambassador to Bulgaria, Giles Bullard; and background briefs on Bulgaria, covering Bulgarian politics and foreign affairs, Anglo-Bulgarian relations and ministerial visits, and celebrations to mark the 1300th anniversary of the Bulgarian state.