Mr. D. DAVIESasked the President of the Board of Trade what tonnage of lead 1040W and zinc metals were in stock in this country in August, 1914; and what stocks there are to-day in this country?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe stocks of pig lead in the metal exchange warehouses of this country on 30th June, 1922, amounted to 268 tons, and of refined and good ordinary brand shelters to 4,662 tons, including stocks of spelter in the hands of His Majesty's Government. These quantities are in addition to stocks of lead and spelter in the possession of individual firms. I regret that similar information with respect to August, 1914, is not available.