Typesetting Machine Parts (Imports) Mr. Naylor asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give particulars of cast plates and linotype matter, pertaining to publications of U.S. origin, imported into Great Britain during 1947. Sir S. Cripps The value of all parts for typesetting machines imported from the United States in the first six months of this year was £35,689; no separate information is available relating to cast plates and linotype matter.