§ Mr. G. R. Straussasked the Secretary for Overseas Trade, as representing the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what proportion of the lead imported into Great Britain in 1951 came from non-sterling countries; and how much of this came from Canada.
§ Mr. Mackeson38 per cent. of the virgin lead imported into Britain in 1951 came from non-sterling countries. 16 per cent., or nearly 27,000 tons, came from Canada. The figure which I gave to the right hon. Gentleman in my supplementary answer on 28th July referred to 1950.