HC Deb 05 May 1938 vol 335 c1025
61. Mr. Sexton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the weights of tea taken out of bond for the months of January, February and March, respectively, in the years 1936, 1937 and 1938?

Sir J. Simon

As the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is Me answer:

The quantities of tea taken out of bonded warehouses for home consumption during the months of January, February and March, in each of the years 1936, 1937 and 1938 were as follow:

— 1936. 1937. 1938.
lb. lb. lb.
January … 38,133,000 37,959,000 33,962,000
February … 36,128,000 43,672,000 35,972,000
March … 37,664,000 49,646,000 48.797,000