HC Deb 13 April 1948 vol 449 cc62-3W
Mr. S. Marshall

asked the President of the Board of Trade what respective quantities of osseine, edible gelatine and technical gelatine have been imported during the past three months from Belgium.

Mr. H. Wilson

Imports from Belgium of osseine and edible gelatine during the three months ended February, 1948, amounted to 236 tons and 280 tons, respectively. Technical gelatine is not separately distinguished in the trade returns, but imports of technical gelatine together with glue and size, during the same period, amounted to 65 tons.