HC Deb 28 March 1928 vol 215 c1166
35. Colonel WOODCOCK

asked the President of the Board of Trade what the import of rubber into this country has been for each of the last six weeks, and for the corresponding period of last year?

Mr. WILLIAMS

Figures as to imports of rubber are not available for periods other than calendar months. The total imports of crude rubber into Great Britain and Northern Ireland registered in February, 1928, amounted to 19,900,000 lbs., valued at £1,300,000, and in February, 1927, to 27,500,000 lbs., valued at £2,200,000.