HC Deb 27 February 1933 vol 275 cc8-9
38. Mr. CROSS

asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantities and values of cotton blankets, quilts, counterpanes, and other bed coverings imported into this country in each quarter of the year 1932?

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

Imports of these goods are recorded by value only. The declared value of the total imports into the United Kingdom of quilts, counterpanes and other bed coverings of cotton, including cotton blankets, registered during the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 1932 amounted to £4,122, £8,956, £26,708, and £37,582, respectively.