§ Mr. H. G. WILLIAMSasked the President of the Board of Trade what value of goods, classified as wholly or mainly manufactured, exclusive of non-ferrous metals, oils, fats, resins, and chemicals, was imported into this country from 309W foreign sources during the first 10 months of 1935; and whether he can state what proportion of these goods could not be manufactured in this country?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANDuring the 10 months ended October, 1935, the total declared value of United Kingdom imports of goods classified in the trade returns as wholly or mainly manufactured, excluding non-ferrous metals and manufactures thereof, oils, fats and resins and chemicals, drugs, dyes and colours, consigned from foreign countries was £78,400,000. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.