§ 13. Mr. LYLE-SAMUELasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total value of reparation dyes received from the Germans during the year 1920–21 and the value realised; whether all these dyes were sold through the medium of the central importing agency; and what was the amount of commission and expenses allowed to this organisation?
§ Mr. BALDWINI am unable to state separately the value of reparation dyes received from the Germans during the year 1920–21, but the total value of reparation dyes received from December, 1919, to 31st March, 1921, was £549,094, and the amount realised from sales during that period was £380,062. The dyes were all sold through the central importing agency, who were paid a commission, to include expenses, of 3½ per cent, on the amount realised.