§ Mr. PETOasked the imports of cocoa butter into this country in the years 1890, 1895, 1896, 1897, and 1900?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe imports of cocoa butter prior to the 7th August, 1896, cannot be stated, as cocoa butter was not then separately distinguished in the Accounts. The figures for 1896 (from 7th August), 1897 and 1900, are as follows:—
Year. Lbs. 1896 … … … 242,940 1897 … … … 1,601,132 1900 … … … 1,259,821