HC Deb 22 February 1932 vol 262 cc35-6W
Sir J. LAMB

asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantities of liquid milk which were imported into this country during the month of January, 1932, showing the ports at which such milk was landed and the countries of origin?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The following table shows the total quantity of (1) fresh milk and (2) unsweetened preserved milk (other than condensed and powdered milk) imported into the United Kingdom, as registered during the month of January, 1932, and distinguishes the ports at which these goods were entered and the countries whence they were consigned.

Fresh Milk. Unsweetened preserved milk (other than condensed and powdered milk).
Cwts. Cwts.
Total imports 5,883 1,828
Ports of entry:
London 4
Harwich 1,247 7
Middlesbrough 131
Shields, North 780
Bristol 1,690
Fishguard 1,063
Irish Land Stations 2,789
Countries of consignment:
Netherlands 1,251 138
Norway 780
United States 1,690
Irish Free State 3,852

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