§ 1. Viscount SANDONasked the President of the Board of Trade how many chicken, frozen and otherwise, were imported from Russia into the United Kingdom in 1913 and in each post-War year; what are the principal ports of departure and arrival; and what is the value of this trade?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)The answer contains a number of figures, and my hon. Friend will perhaps allow me to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Viscount SANDONCan the right hon. Gentleman give the total figures?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI will read the answer: "There are no such figures relating only to chicken. In 1913, 119,944 cwts. of dead poultry (which includes geese, turkeys and ducks, as well as fowls) were imported from pre-War Russia. As regards more recent years, 5,109 cwts. of dead poultry were imported from post-War Russia in 1924; 20,148 cwts. in 1925; and 26,241 cwts. in 1926. The corresponding importations from Latvia were 9,176 cwts. in 1924; 50,750 cwts. in 1925; and 37,906 cwts. in 1926. Small importations have also taken place from other countries which formed part of pre-War Russia, but these cannot be distinguished."
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYAre the patriotic lieges being warned about the Christmas geese and turkeys coming from Russia?
§ Viscount SANDONCan some steps be taken to help the British producers against this trade?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERYes; British consumers should buy British chickens.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESWould it be possible to have a safeguarding duty on caviare?