HC Deb 27 October 1932 vol 269 cc1166-7W
Mr. DREWE

asked the President of the Board of Trade the amount of cider imported during 1931 and the amount imported this year, giving the countries of origin?

Dr. BURGIN

The following statement shows the total imports into the United Kingdom of cider or perry, not including added spirit, registered during

— 1931. 1932 (Jan. to Sept.).
Quantity. Declared Value. Quantity. Declared Value.
Gallons. £ Gallons. £
Total Imports … … 370,705 14,464 1,980,239 74,826
Of which consigned from:
France … … 366,454 13,884 1,912,822 70,249
Spain … … — — 44,110 1,792
Canada … … 3,948 520 20,413 2,650
Other countries … … 303 60 2,894 135

Major HARVEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade how much foreign eider has been imported during the last six months?

Dr. BURGIN

The total imports into the United Kingdom of cider or perry, not containing added spirit registered as consigned from foreign countries during the six months April to September, 1932, amounted to 1,892,363 gallons, of a de-Oared value of £69,686.