Chipboard (Hansard, 15 November 1967)

HC Deb 15 November 1967 vol 754 c124W 124W

§ Mr. Buchanan-Smith
asked the President of the Board of Trade how much chipboard has been produced at home, and how much imported in each of the past five years.

§ Mr. Darling
The following is the information:

United Kingdom United Kingdom Imports

Production of Wood Chipboard Wood Chipboard Other Particle Board Total

1962 72,714 ^* ^* 24,092

1963 90,943 ^* ^* 34,453

1964 123,624 34,712 21,895 56,607

1965 147,726 51,899 28,150 80,049

1966 162,332 53,522 36,964 90,486

^* Imports of wood chipboard and other particle board were not separately distinguished prior to 1964.

(all figures are given in tons)

	United Kingdom	United Kingdom Imports
	Production of Wood Chipboard	Wood Chipboard	Other Particle Board	Total
1962	72,714	^*	^*	24,092
1963	90,943	^*	^*	34,453
1964	123,624	34,712	21,895	56,607
1965	147,726	51,899	28,150	80,049
1966	162,332	53,522	36,964	90,486
^* Imports of wood chipboard and other particle board were not separately distinguished prior to 1964.
(all figures are given in tons)