HC Deb 16 November 1933 vol 281 c1114
93. Sir B. PETO

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will say to what he attributes the increase in the importation of granite setts and curbs from Norway during the four months, May to August, of 1933 in comparison with 1932; and whether he can give the comparable figures of importations from other sources of supply?

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

The cause of the increase in imports of granite setts and curbs to which the question refers must be a matter for conjecture; but I would point out that imports during 1932 were abnormally low. I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement of imports from Norway and other sources during the periods under review.

Following is the statement: