§ Mr. Grovesasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the quantity of electric lamps, bulbs, tubing and rods used in their manufacture, imported into the country during the past five years, giving each period separately, also separately stating the quantities used for domestic, industrial and motor vehicle purposes; and whether he considers taking steps to prevent the continued importation of such articles?
§ Mr. CrossThe following statement shows such information as is available regarding the imports into the United Kingdom of the goods specified during each of the years 1934 to 1938 and during the six months ended June, 1938 and 1939.
§ Mr. CrossI am informed that this vessel has been time-chartered by the Jamaica Banana Producers Association, the charter having been effected in the normal course of business and no suitable British vessel of the size and speed being available.