HC Deb 17 May 1939 vol 347 c1383
27. Mr. Sexton

asked the Secretary of State for Air the approximate weight of woollen products, clothing, blankets, etc., supplied to his Department for the years 1937 and 1938, respectively; and the estimated weight of similar products for the present year?

The Secretary of State for Air (Sir Kingsley Wood)

The figures for which the hon. Member asks are, approximately 723 tons for 1937, 2,000 tons for 1938 and 1,880 tons for 1939.

Mr. Sexton

Is the right hon. Gentleman able to give us any percentage of the home-produced wool included in those amounts?

Sir K. Wood

No, Sir, but I will inquire into the matter and let the hon. Gentleman know.