HC Deb 23 June 1936 vol 313 cc1570-1
16. Sir PHILIP DAWSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number and value of enamelled baths and enamelled wash basins imported during the last 12 months for which statistics are available, and the countries they have been imported from?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

With my hon. Friend's permission I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing such particulars as are available regarding imports of iron and steel baths. The

Table showing the weight and declared value of the imports into the United Kingdom of the undermentioned descriptions of baths of iron or steel during the 12 months ended May, 1936, distinguishing the principal countries of consignment.
Countries from which consigned. Baths of iron or steel
Wrought enamelled, of a description commonly used for domestic purposes. Other kinds.
Quantity (a). Declared value. Quantity (a). Declared value.
Tons. £ Tons. £
British Countries 1 86 1 30
Germany 23 916 5,502 144,643
Belgium — — 1,018 20,594
Other Foreign Countries 10 697 360 10,099
Total 34 1,699 6,881 175,366
(a) Recorded by weight only.