HC Deb 17 March 1919 vol 113 cc1697-8
7. Sir RICHARD COOPER

asked what was the value of imported manufactured goods during January and February of this year on which no import duties were paid?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The declared value of goods classed as wholly or mainly manufactured, registered as imported into the United Kingdom, free of import duty, during each of the first two months of the present year amounted, in round figures, to £26,600,000 in January, and to £18,700,000 in February.

Sir R. COOPER

Is the Board of Trade taking any steps to secure this trade for production in British factories?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

We are doing the best we can for British trade.