HC Deb 29 November 1932 vol 272 cc618-9
4. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the President of the Board of Trade what amount of bromine was imported into the United Kingdom in the period June, 1931, to October, 1932?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

During the period from June, 1931, to October, 1932, inclusive, 15,367 cwts. of bromine and bromides were imported into the United Kingdom.

Colonel GRETTON

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us what are the principal sources of supply?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I am afraid that I could not do so without notice.

5. Sir A. KNOX

asked the President of the Board of Trade what amount of bromine was exported from the United Kingdom in the periods October, 1930, to May, 1931, and from June, 1931, to

The following table shows the total quantity of bromine and bromides exported from the United Kingdom, distinguishing the principal foreign countries to which these exports were consigned, as registered during the undermentioned periods.
— October, 1930, to May, 1931, inclusive. June, 1931, to October, 1932, inclusive.
Cwts. Cwts.
Domestic exports from the United Kingdom 47 793
of which consigned to:
Egypt (a) 11
Colombia (a) 9
Other foreign countries 2 8
Exports of imported merchandise from the United Kingdom. 296 838
of which consigned to:
Sweden 1 7
Norway 1 5
Netherlands — 7
Java 3 4
Belgium — 40
Egypt 1 4
Siam 2 10
China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and leased territories). 5 21
Brazil 3 24
Other foreign countries 10 33
(a) Less than 1 cwt.