HC Deb 12 June 1928 vol 218 cc808-9
51. Sir JOHN POWER

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if he can state the amount of British artificial silk on which Excise Duty was paid during the last quarter for which the figures are available, and during the first quarter after the introduction of the Silk Duty?

Mr. SAMUEL

As the answer is in tabular form, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The QUANTITIES of HOME-MADE ARTIFICIAL SILK on which Duty was paid during the three months ended 31st March, 1928, and the three mouths ended 30th September, 1025, were as follow:—

Quarter ended Singles Yarn or Straw. Waste. Total.
Lbs. Lbs. Lbs.
31st March, 1928* … … … … 11,590,835 423,608 12,014,443
30th September, 1925† … … … 4,288,316 97,399 4,385,715
* Approximate.
† Note.—The duty is payable in the month following that in which the Artificial Silk is produced. Hence the figures for the quarter ended 30th September, 1925, represent only two months' actual production.