Raw Cocoa (Imports from Venezuela)

HC Deb 15 May 1947 vol 437 cc176-7W

Mr. Allighan

asked the President of the Board of Trade what are the monthly imports, in weight and in value, respectively, of raw cocoa from Venezuela during each month of 1946 and 1947, for which figures are available.

Sir S. Cripps

Particulars of the only imports of raw cocoa from Venezuela during 1946 and the first three months of 1947 are given below:

—	1946	1947
		Cwt.	£	Cwt.	£
January	…	36	217	642	5,134
March	…	—	—	305	2,497
October	…	591	4,429	—	—
December	…	9,642	77,130	—	—