HC Deb 26 July 1922 vol 157 cc487-8W
Captain BENN

asked the President of the Board of Trade the total quantities and values of the articles comprised in the Schedule to the Draft Order made by the Board of Trade in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Act, which were imported into the United Kingdom from Germany in the months of June, 1913, and June, 1922, respectively; and the number of workers employed at home in the manufacture of the same or similar articles to those comprised in the five classes of the said Schedule, respectively, for the months of June, 1913, and June, 1922?

Mr. GALBRAITH

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) the weight and quantities of wrought enamelled hollowware imported into Great Britain for the years 1913, 1920, 1921, and the first half of 1922; and what proportion of these totals was of German origin;

(2) the weight and quantities of glassware imported into Great Britain for the years 1913, 1920, 1921, and the first half of 1922: and what proportion of these totals was of German origin?

Mr. KILEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) the total imports of aluminium ware during the first six months of this year; what proportion of these imports is of German origin;

(2) how many gallons of benzole were produced in the United Kingdom during the last 12 months?

Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSON

I will have the desired information circulated, as soon as it is available, in the OFFICIAL REPORT.