HC Deb 16 November 1933 vol 281 cc1113-4
89. Major MILLS

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department, if he can make any statement as to the future of the Imperial Institute?

Lieut.-Colonel J. COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

The financial position of the Imperial Institue is giving cause for anxiety, and the whole question is receiving active con

Statement showing the total quantity and declared value of Granite Setts and Pavement Curbs imported into the United Kingdom, as registered during the months May to August, 1932 and 1933, respectively.
Countries whence consigned. Quantity. Declared Value.
May to August, 1932. May to August, 1933. May to August, 1932. May to August, 1933.
Tons. Tons. £ £
Norway 8,628 13,064 22,383 29,122
Other foreign countries 3,854 4,731 9,693 10,588
Total from foreign countries 12,482 17,796 32,076 39,710
British India 418 5,184 1,227 16,530
Other British countries 2,966 2,643 5,582 5,738
Total from British countries 3,384 7,827 6,809 22,268
Total imports 15,866 25,622 38,885 61,978
Lieut.-Commander AGNEW

Is my hon. Friend aware that if block grants to local authorities were made conditional on their taking only British materials, this increase of imports would not have occurred at all?

sideration by the Departments concerned, but I am not in a position at present to make any statement as to the future.