HC Deb 30 June 1931 vol 254 c1038
16. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that bromine is now being landed in Great Britain from the Dead Sea Company; and to what country this essential ingredient for chemical warfare is being re-exported?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

During the first five months of this year the imports from Palestine of bromine and bromides (which are not recorded separately from each other) amounted to 491 cwts. I am unable to say whether these imports came from the Dead Sea Company or to which countries all or part may have been re-exported.

Sir A. KNOX

Is the export of these substances only permitted under licence?

Mr. GRAHAM

I think not, but I should require to look into the matter.