HC Deb 30 January 1951 vol 483 c93W
76. Mr. Watkinson

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the percentage rise in the import costs of raw materials and manufactured goods since June, 1950.

Mr. Bottomley

The Board of Trade index numbers of import prices for December, 1950, show increases, compared with June, 1950, of 32 per cent. for raw materials and 10 per cent. for manufactured goods.