HC Deb 08 February 1937 vol 320 cc29-30
75. Mr. Sexton

asked the President of the Board of Trade the money value of the total calcium carbide retained imports into this country during 1935 and 1936, respectively; the countries from which obtained; and the approximate number of workers required to produce such supplies, especially as regards coal-miners, limestone quarrymen, and general factory employés, respectively?

Dr. Burgin

Retained imports of calcium carbide were valued at £603,000 in 1935 and at £607,000 in 1936. About half of the total imports of calcium carbide into the United Kingdom come from Norway and the remainder is consigned principally from Yugoslavia, Germany and Sweden. As regards the last part of the question, I regret I am unable to give a reliable estimate.

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