HC Deb 19 June 1951 vol 489 cc28-9W
67. Colonel Clarke

asked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of carnations, expressed in terms of sterling, have been imported into this country since 5th April, 1950; and what rate of import duty is paid on these flowers.

Mr. Bottomley:

Carnations are not separately distinguished in the Trade Returns. The rate of import duty on cut carnations is 9d. per 1b.