HC Deb 06 May 1929 vol 227 c1956W
Sir W. EDGE

asked the President of the Board of Trade the latest statistics relating to exports of the hosiery trade, giving, if possible, the figures for the last six months as compared with the corresponding period for 1927–28?

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

The total value of hosiery (stockings and hose, underwear and fancy hosiery) manufactured in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and exported during the six months ended 31st March, 1928 and 1929, amounted to £3,491,000 and £3,358,000, respectively. Details of the exports of the various descriptions of hosiery are given on page 159 of the monthly "Accounts relating to Trade and Navigation of the United Kingdom."