HC Deb 10 November 1926 vol 199 c1072
29. Mr. ALBERY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the last available figures for a month showing the number of safety razor blades manufactured in this country; and if he will give similar figures for the corresponding month in the year before this industry was brought under the influence of safeguarding?

Sir B. CHADWICK

I am unable to give figures of the output of safety razor blades in the United Kingdom as a whole, but, from such partial information as I have, it would appear that the output in September, 1926, was much greater than in September, 1925.

Mr. ALBERY

Can my hon. Friend say whether, in addition to an increase in the output of safety razors in this country, there is also an export trade now in safety razors?

Sir B. CHADWICK

I should require notice of that question.

Mr. HARDIE

Do the figures given include blanks as razor blades?

Sir B. CHADWICK

I cannot hear the hon. Member's question.

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