§ 5. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the President of the Board of Trade the value of carpets imported into this country during the first 10 months of this year and last year, respectively, showing separately woollen carpets, jute, carpets, and carpets of mixed materials?
| Description. | January to October, 1927. | January to October, 1926 |
| Carpets, Carpeting, and Rugs of Wool (including Carpets and Rugs on a Wool or Jute basis): | £ | £ |
| Total Imports | 2,728,500 | 2,071,200 |
| Exports of Imported Merchandise | 1,330,900 | 899,200 |
| Retained Imports | 1,391,600 | 1,172,000 |
| Jute Carpets and Rugs: | ||
| Total Imports | 268,800 | 222,700 |
| Exports of Imported Merchandise | 4,300 | 4,900 |
| Retained Imports | 264,500 | 217,800 |