HOSIERY (IMPORTS FROM JAPAN). (Hansard, 8 February 1934)

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§ Mr. C. BROWN
asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantity of stockings, hose, and knitted underwear imported into the United Kingdom from Japan for the years ended 31st December, 1932, and 31st December, 1933, respectively?

§ Dr. BURGIN
The following table shows the total quantity of the undermentioned descriptions of hosiery imported into the United Kingdom and consigned from Japan during the years 1932 and 1933.
with Great Britain was essential in any measures to be taken in respect of Empire shipping, he will state whether arrangements are in hand to secure such co-operation?
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§ Dr. BURGIN
His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom welcome the statement of the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, and my hon. Friend may rest assured that we shall not fail to consult fully the Governments of the Dominions whenever the occasion arises.