HC Deb 16 June 1932 vol 267 cc520-1
26. Duchess of ATHOLL

asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantity and value of wheat imported from Germany in 1931 and the first five months of 1932, respectively; the quantity and value of wheat-flour imported from the Soviet Union 1928 to 1931. inclusive; and the quantity and value of the bacon imported from the Soviet Union in the first five months of 1932, and from any large suppliers of bacon included in the other countries mentioned in the Board of Trade Returns?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

As the answer involves a number of figures, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

whether any steps will be taken at Ottawa to ensure that Empire cargoes will be carried in British bottoms?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

During the 12 months ended 31st May, 1932, 28,156 British vessels of 37,707,000 tons net and 25,416 foreign vessels of 21,695,000 tons net entered with cargo from abroad at ports of the United Kingdom. With regard to the policy suggested in the second part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for St. Pancras, South-West (Mr. Mitcheson), on 5th May.