HC Deb 29 July 1930 vol 242 cc250-1
12. Mr. PHILIP OLIVER

asked the President of the Board of Trade the latest figures as to the imports of M.G. kraft paper into this country; and whether he has any information as to the number of firms producing such paper in this country?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

The total imports of kraft paper (unglazed, glazed, and machine-glazed) into Great Britain and Northern Ireland registered during the first six months of 1930 amounted to 880,589 cwts., of a declared value of £837,107, as compared with 931,572 cwts., valued at £952,010, during the corresponding period of 1929. Separate particulars in respect of machine-glazed kraft paper only are not available, and I am unable to state the total number of firms in this country engaged in producing this class of paper.