§ 10. Mr. T. SMITHasked the President of the Board of Trade the value of the imports into the United Kingdom from British Colonies and Protectorates for the year 1935 and the value of the exports from the United Kingdom to British Colonies and Protectorates for the same period?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAs the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ be, very closely watched, with the assistance of the various public bodies and committees concerned.
§ Mr. GREENDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that where there has been such alarming increases in the prices of commodities some inquiry should take place, particularly as many people feel that the increases are largely due to the recent action of the Government?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIf the hon. Member will let me know what increases he regards as alarming I will look into the matter.
§ Mr. TINKERIs it not time that we had a discussion in the House on the whole question of food supplies in order to find out what the position really is?
Mr. VYVYAN ADAMSCan the full story be told unless allowance is made for the tremendous increase in wages and benefits?