§ 41. Sir G. de Freitasasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the value of British leather footwear exports last year was approximately £12.3 million; and what is the estimated corresponding figure for the current year.
§ Mr. RedheadYes, though the figure quoted includes slippers made from any material. Exports for the first five months of this year showed an increase of 18.6 per cent. over those for the corresponding period of last year.