HC Deb 14 October 1946 vol 427 c130W
117. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the President of the Board of Trade the total value of furs imported into this country during 1946 and the total re-exported during the same period.

Sir S. Cripps

The value of undressed and dressed furskins (other than manufactures of fur) imported during the first eight months of 1946 was £8,381,000, of which £5,514,000 was imported in the first four months and £2,867,000 in the second four months. The exports in the same four monthly periods were £818,000 and £1,565,000. No later figures are yet available.