asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent Portland cement forms any part of our exports; to which countries; what is the price per ton charged; if any Portland cement is imported from any country or countries, if so, which; and the price per ton paid for same to be delivered.

In the first ten months of this year Portland cement represented 0·3 per cent. of the value of United Kingdom exports. Countries to which cement was exported are set out in the Trade and Navigation Accounts; the average value was £3·7 per ton. Imports were received from Belgium and Eire, the average c.i.f. value being £6·3 per ton.