HC Deb 09 June 1932 vol 266 cc2107-8
59. Mr. LYONS

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of typewriters imported into this country from Canada during the year 1931; the number for the quarter ended 31st March, 1932; and the number for the months of April and May, 1932, respectively?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The number of complete typewriters imported into the United Kingdom and registered as consigned from Canada was 20 during 1931, 603 during the quarter ended 31st March, 1932, and 856 during April, 1932. The corresponding figure for May, 1932, is not yet available.

Mr. LYONS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether those typewriters have come in duty free or not?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I am afraid I could not give that answer without notice.

Mr. HICKS

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us whether they are of purely Canadian manufacture?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I could not say without notice.