HC Deb 20 February 1933 vol 274 c1436
59. Captain CAZALET

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total amount of fresh milk and milk products imported into this country to the nearest convenient date during the last six months?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)

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

Captain CAZALET

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the figures show an increase or a decrease over the same period last year?

Dr. BURGIN

Not without notice.

Following is the answer:

The following table shows the total quantity and declared value of the undermentioned descriptions of milk and milk products imported into the United Kingdom, as registered during the six months ended 31st January, 1933.
Description. Quantity. Declared Value.
Cwts. £
Milk, fresh 25,488 14,979
Milk, cream 43,128 153,710
Milk, condensed, not sweetened. 206,499 419,573
Milk, condensed, sweetened:
Milk, Whole 120,156 199,520
Separated or skimmed. 994,018 1,042,423
Milk, powder, not sweetened. 167,374 279,446
Milk, powder, sweetened 2,100 9,906
Milk, preserved, other kinds, not sweetened. 1,525 3,281

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