asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the nature and values of the principal goods imported from: (a) United States; (b) Canada; (c) the Argentine; (d) Brazil; (e) Sweden; (f) Switzerland; and (g) Dutch West Indies, during the 12 months ended 31st December, 1946.
Written Answers. - Imports of Goods.
The information desired is not yet available except in the case of the Dutch West Indies for which the particulars are as follows:—
PRINCIPAL GOODS IMPORTED FROM DUTCH WEST INDIES DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1946.
|
Galls. |
£ |
|
|
Motor Spirit |
22,653,962 |
600,017 |
|
Petroleum Lamp Oil |
12,788,045 |
333,730 |
|
Gas and Fuel Oil |
9,577,928 |
240,061 |
|
Lubricating Oil |
416,345 |
56,976 |
|
Total Imports, 1946 |
1,256,062 |