HC Deb 04 December 1931 vol 260 cc1417-8W
Mr. LUMLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether there has been any abnormal increase in the imports of manufactured confectionery during the last three months?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The imports of chocolate and sugar confectionery into the United Kingdom registered during the three months ended 31st October, 1931, amounted to 72,023 cwts., valued at £316,070, as compared with 54,129 cwts., valued at £314,549, during the corresponding period of 1930.