HC Deb 03 May 1928 vol 216 c1906
66. Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary for Mines whether any approach has been made to his Department to assist in proposals to set up a producers' association for the purpose of stabilising the price of tin?

Commodore KING

No, Sir.

67. Mr. KELLY

asked the Secretary for Mines the average price for black tin in 1920 and 1927, and the average price for metallic tin in 1920 and 1927?

Commodore KING

The average value at mines and quarries in 1920 of black tin containing on the average 66 per cent. of metal was £171 14s. per ton, and in 1927 of black tin containing on the average 63 per cent. of metal £151 9s. 9d. per ton. The average prices of metallic tin for the same years were 2296 1s. 7d. and £288 19s. 3d., respectively.