HC Deb 28 June 1938 vol 337 cc1738-9W
Mr. Fleming

asked the President of the Board of Trade what were the imports, in quantity and value, of calcium carbide for the first quarter of 1937 and 1938, respectively, from Poland, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, and the Soviet Union; and what were the total imports, and their value, from all sources of supply?

Mr. Stanley

The following table shows the total quantity and declared value of calcium carbide imported into the United Kingdom during the three months ended

— Quantity. Declared Value.
January to March, 1937. January to March, 1938. January to March, 1937. January to March, 1938.
Total imports … Cwts. Cwts. £ £
279,876 281,938 154,405 150,530
Of which consigned from:
Poland (including Danzig) … 19,826 18,080 12,017 10,949
Germany … 19,399 16,355 12,132 10,215
Norway … 152,443 201,679 76,467 102,354
Switzerland … 19,523 8,360 11,628 4,854
Soviet Union … 394 5,005 200 2,401