HC Deb 07 July 1932 vol 268 cc606-7
40. Mr. LYONS

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of typewriters upon which duty was paid on importation during May, 1932, and the countries from which they came, respectively?

Major ELLIOT

As the answer involves a number of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The number of typewriters on which duty was paid at the time of importation during May, 1932, was 217, consigned from the following countries:—

United States of America 125
Germany 52
Italy 24
Irish Free State 7
France 5
Other countries 4
217

Information is not available as to the number of typewriters on which duty was paid on delivery from bonded warehouse.