HC Deb 30 January 1951 vol 483 cc97-8W
87. Mr. Renton

asked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of tinplate suitable for use in canning factories in the United Kingdom was exported during 1950; and how much is to be exported in 1951.

Mr. Bottomley

Tinplate suitable for use in canning factories is not separately distinguished in the Trade Accounts, but United Kingdom exports of tinplate of all kinds during 1950 amounted to 247,000 tons. It is impossible to say how much tinplate will be exported this year.