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Oral Answers to Questions — Brushes (Imports).

– in the House of Commons am ar 2 Gorffennaf 1925.

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Photo of Mr Henry Croft Mr Henry Croft , Bournemouth

78.

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the quantity and value of brushes imported into Great Britain during the last 12 months for which Returns are complete?

Photo of Lieut-Colonel Reginald Applin Lieut-Colonel Reginald Applin , Enfield

81.

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number and value of brushes imported into the United Kingdom in the last six months of 1924 and the first six months of 1925?

Photo of Mr Arthur Samuel Mr Arthur Samuel , Farnham

As the answer contains some figures, my hon. and gallant Friends will perhaps allow me to have it circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Photo of Mr Thomas Johnston Mr Thomas Johnston , Dundee

Can the hon. Member say whether in the figures to be supplied in answer to the question he can state the proportion of these brushes that are made in foreign prisons?

Photo of Mr Arthur Samuel Mr Arthur Samuel , Farnham

I should like notice of that question. If the hon. Member would like me to get the figures, I will do so.

Following is the answer:

The total quantity and value of brooms and brushes imported into Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the period specified has been as follows:

periodQuantity imported.Declared Value thereof.
Dozens.£
Twelve months ended May, 1925.3,946,116778,553