§ Mr. HAYESasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state what were the imports of Canadian bacon during the 12 months period for which figures are available, distinguishing between boracised and unboracised bacon; and similar information in respect of imported Canadian hams?
Mr. SAMUELDuring the 12 months ended 30th November last the total quantity and value of bacon and hams imported into Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and registered as consigned from Canada, were as follows: Bacon, 1,283,213 owts., valued at £6,805,269; hams, 185,564 owts., valued at £1,062,651. I regret that I am not in a position to distinguish between the imports of boracised and of unboracised bacon and hams.