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Oral Answers to Questions — Colonial Empire – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 March 1947.

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Photo of Brigadier Sir Harry Mackeson Brigadier Sir Harry Mackeson , Hythe 12:00, 12 March 1947

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what percentage of imports to the Colonies during 1946 came from the United Kingdom.

Mr. Creech Jones:

I regret that statistics of imports- into the Colonial Empire for 1946 are not likely to be available for some months.

Photo of Sir Arthur Harvey Sir Arthur Harvey , Macclesfield

Is the Minister satisfied that full use is being made of such Colonies as Hong Kong, which can help us out during the difficult times with which we are now faced?

Mr. Creech Jones:

That is a different question.

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