2. Air Commodore Harveyasked the President of the Board of Trade how much is being expended during 1951 and 1952 on playing marbles imported from the United States of America.
§ Mr. MackesonI regret that figures of expenditure on these imports are not available.
Air Commodore HarveySurely my hon. Friend must know whether dollars were spent on these articles or not? Will he look into the matter and give us a definite assurance that money is not being so spent, because it has been reported that money has been so spent?
§ Mr. MackesonSome money has been spent on the importation of marbles and toys under the token imports scheme which, I am sure my hon. and gallant Friend will agree, it is very much in the interest of this country to maintain.
Air Commodore HarveyIn view of the answer I have received, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment.