These data are given in considerable detail and similar data could not easily be obtained in full in time for incorporation in TABLE 3.-Average Prices in the United Kingdom of Principal Metals, Ores and Oils during the years 1936 and 1937. successive annual reviews of mineral production without causing undue delay. It is possible, however, to bring up to date Table V of that review showing the quantities of ores, metals and other mineral products available for consumption in India. These data for 1937 are summarised in Table 5 of this present review. TABLE 4.-Average number of persons employed daily in 1936 and 1937 in the production of minerals from mines in India for which reliable returns of labour statistics are available. (Figures for Burma not included.) TABLE 5.-Consumption in India during the year 1937. (a) Including Burma up to 31st March, 1937. (e) Known to be produced, but production figures are not available. (b) Known to be exported but export figures are not available. (d) Complete figures for quantity are not available; value Rs. 17,56,920. (e) Includes 13,282 tons produced in India but exported from Mormugao in Portuguese India. (f) Quantity unknown, Value of diamonds imported in 1937 amounted to Rs. 97,89,006. 7,416 |