HC Deb 12 December 1927 vol 211 cc1866-7W
Sir F. SANDERSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade the approximate tonnage and total value of iron and steel imported into this country during the year ended 10th September, 1927?

Mr. HACKING

Statistics of imports of iron and steel are not available for periods other than calendar months. The total imports of iron and steel and manufactures thereof into the United Kingdom registered during the 12 months ended 31st August, 1927, amounted to 4,977,000 tons, valued at £38,010,000.