HC Deb 11 August 1920 vol 133 cc421-2W
Lieut.-Colonel POWNALL

asked the President of the Board of Trade the imports of toys from Germany, from Holland, and from other countries, respectively, for the first six months in 1920 as compared with the first six months in 1914?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The information required is as follows:

Value of Imports of Toys and Games from Germany, Netherlands, and other countries during the first six months of each of the years 1914 and 1920.

Country whence consigned. Jan. to June, 1914.* Jan. to June, 1920.
£ £
Germany 377,789 631,138
Netherlands 662 39,337
Other Countries 126,707 500,519
Total 505,158 1,170,994
*The figures for 1914 probably include a small amount in respect of balls, wholly or mainly of rubber, and sports goods, which are not now classified under the heading of "Toys and Games."