Knitwear (Imports from Hong Kong)

HC Deb 19 July 1962 vol 663 cc78-9W

42. Mrs. Hart

asked the President of the Board of Trade what imports of knitwear from Hong Kong have taken place during the last few months in 1962; and how this compares with imports during the same period last year.

Mr. Erroll

Imports of knitwear from ong Kong amounted to £257 million in the period January-May, 1962. Imports in the comparable period of 1961 were £1.62 million.