§ Mr. Macleanasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any ore from the Rio Tinto mines has been sent to Germany or Italy within the last three months; and, if so, whether he can state the quantities and the estimated money value of such consignments?
§ Captain WallaceI am informed that the British owned mines, of which Rio Tinto is one, have sent no iron ore to Germany or Italy in the last three months, or for a long time previously. These mines have, however, continued during the last three months to ship pyrites to2084W the usual customers, including Germany; but I have no information as to the quantities or estimated values of these consignments.