HC Deb 07 June 1932 vol 266 c1756
10. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the President of the Board of Trade what amount of bromine has been imported into, and exported from, this country since May, 1931; and what proportion, if any, has been consigned to Germany or Russia?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

During the 12 months ended the 30th April, 1932, the total imports of bromine and bromides into the United Kingdom amounted to 12,410 cwts., and the exports to 1,093 cwts. (including re-exports 664 cwts.). No exports of bromine or bromides were registered during this period as consigned to the Soviet Union, and the only consignments to Germany consisted of 5 cwts. re-exported.