§ Mr. MADDISONasked the President of the Board of Trade how many pianofortes and reed and pipe organs were manufactured in the United Kingdom in 1907 and 1908, respectively, giving separately those made in London and the provinces; how many pianofortes and reed and pipe organs of British origin were exported in 1907 and 1908, respectively, giving the countries to which they were sent and the value declared for Customs purposes; how many 625W were imported from foreign countries in 1907 and 1908 respectively, with their value; and how many pianofortes and reed and pipe organs of foreign origin were re-exported in 1907 and 1908 respectively, with their value?
Mr. TENNANTThere are no official records of the number of pianos and reed and pipe organs manufactured in the United Kingdom. These articles are included in the official accounts of imports and exports under the heads of "Pianos" and "Organs and Harmoniums" respectively, and particulars of numbers and values imported and exported under each of these heads are given in the "Annual Statement of the Trade of the United Kingdom." I am sending to the hon. Member a statement giving the fullest available details.