HC Deb 27 May 1930 vol 239 c977
22. Mr. PHILIP OLIVER

asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantity of American cotton of under ⅞-inch staple imported into this country in the years 1928 and 1929?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

I regret that the information desired by the hon. Member is not available, as American cotton under ⅞-inch staple is not recorded separately in the trade accounts of either the United Kingdom or the United States. The bulk of American cotton ranges, I understand, from 1 inch to 1⅛inch staple.

Mr. OLIVER

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the desirability of enlarging these classific ations?

Mr. GRAHAM

The classification of many commodities is already very intricate; but I will look into the point put by my hon. Friend.