HC Deb 21 October 1912 vol 42 c1693
19. Sir G.PARKER

asked how much German sugar was imported into Canada in 1902-3. in 1903–4, in 1907–8, and in 1910–11?

Mr. BUXTON

The total quantity of sugar imported into Canada from Germany was 1,566,000 cwts. in the year ended 30th June, 1903; 166,000 cwts. in the year ended 30th June, 1904; nil in the year ended 31st March, 1908; and 316,000 cwts. in the year ended 31st March, 1911. German sugar was subject to a special Customs surtax on importation into Canada from 7th April, 1903, to 1st March, 1910.