HC Deb 17 February 1931 vol 248 cc1053-5
79. Sir ARTHUR STEEL-MAITLAND

asked the President of the Board of Trade what were the imports of coal in each of the years 1927, 1928, 1929, and 1930 into Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, respectively, distinguishing in each case the principal countries of origin?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

As the answer involves a tabular statement, I will, with the permission of the right hon. Gentleman, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

1929. Similar information in respect of the exports of manufactures from the United States is not available.

81. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade the value and quantities of safeguarded and non-safeguarded manufactured goods imported into this country and retained for domestic consumption, of similar goods of British produce and manufacture exported, and of foreign goods re-exported for the years 1929 and 1930, in supplement to the question answered in the House of Commons on 17th April, 1930?

Mr. SMITH

The particulars for 1929 were given in the answer referred to by the hon. Member. Similar particulars for 1930 are being compiled, and will be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.