asked the President of the Board of Trade the imports and exports in general merchandise traffic in the River Tyne for the first 10 months of 1938, compared with the corresponding period of 1937?

I regret that the desired information is not available, as particulars of the aggregate value of imports and exports at individual ports of the United Kingdom are compiled only in respect of calendar years.

Will the Minister undertake to obtain this information for me?

No, Sir, I am afraid we cannot obtain information of this kind for broken periods. We shall be able to give it for the full 12 months.