HC Deb 13 March 1923 vol 161 c1255
17. Mr. J. H. SIMPSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the value of the imports of aluminium hollow-ware, during the six months ending 31st December, 1922, from Poland and Germany, respectively?

Viscount WOLMER

The declared values of imports of aluminium hollowware (domestic) registered during the six months ended December, 1922, as consigned from Poland and Germany, were

from Poland (including Dantzig), £36;

from Germany, £104,141.

Mr. SIMPSON

Does this refer to enamelled or painted aluminium ware?

Viscount WOLMER

It is classified as aluminium hollow-ware. Whether it is painted or enamelled I do not know.

Mr. HARDIE

Is a spoon hollow-ware?