HC Deb 06 July 1955 vol 543 c98W
73. Mr. Peyton

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the total numbers of gloves, fabric, woollen, and leather, manufactured in Hong Kong in each of the last four years.

Mr. Hopkinson

Estimated production in 1952, 1953 and 1954 was, respectively, 145, 404 and 893 thousand dozen pairs. For the first six months of 1955, the estimate is 860 thousand dozen pairs.