HC Deb 08 February 1938 vol 331 cc823-4
26. Mr. de Rothschild

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of track-laying agricultural tractors which have been imported into the United Kingdom since July, 1936; the total amount of duty collected in respect of these tractors; and the number of this type of tractor manufactured within the United Kingdom in that period?

Mr. Stanley

During the 18 months ended December, 1937, 743 track-laying agricultural tractors were imported into the United Kingdom, and the approximate amount of duty collected was £94,000. No information is available as to the number of track-laying agricultural tractors manufactured in the United Kingdom during this period.

Mr. Liddall

Will the right hon. Gentleman make it clear that the best agricultural machinery is still obtainable only at Lincoln?