§ 42. Mr. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade the amount of Spanish iron ore that was imported into this country for the first five months of this year, and the following months up to the nearest available date; and from what part of Spain the iron ore was imported?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)The imports of iron ore and concentrates into the United Kingdom consigned from Spain amounted to 526,000 tons during the five months ended May, 1936, and to 486,000 tons during the succeeding period of five months. It is not possible to state from what part of Spain these imports were consigned.
§ 44. Mr. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade how many tons of iron ore have been imported into this country from Newfoundland for the 12 months ended June, 1936, and to the nearest available date; the price per ton; and the difference in price between Newfoundland and Spanish iron ore?
§ Dr. BURGINDuring the 12 months ended June, 1936, the imports of iron ore and concentrates into this country consigned from Newfoundland and the Coast of Labrador amounted to 64,000 tons, the average declared value of these imports being 18s. 10d. per ton. The average declared value of the corresponding imports during the same period consigned from Spain was 15s. 9d. per ton.