HC Deb 19 February 1958 vol 582 cc153-4W
Colonel Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will give the number of gloves, including knitted gloves and mittens, other than those of fabric or leather, exported from Hong Kong other than to the United Kingdom for each month of 1957.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

"Gloves, including knitted gloves and mittens, other than those of fabric or leather", are not separately distinguished in the Hong Kong trade returns and I am asking the Governor for any information he may have. I will write to my hon. and gallant Friend when I have the Governor's reply.

Exports of all gloves, excepting rubber gloves, from Hong Kong to countries other than the United Kingdom were as follows:

Dozen pairs 000
January 136
February 100
March 115
April 97
May 115
June 177
July 224
August 201
September 217
October 119
November 94
December-Not yet available.

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