NOTES ON CONSUMPTION OF RUBBER. The following table summarises returns given by manufacturers of their consumption of rubber during January, 1941. Tons. Per cent of total. Direct Government (including Railways). Tyres and tubes 3,443 27.0 Other goods 2,439 19.2 Indirect Government (including Railways) Tyres and tubes 498 3.9 Other goods 1,515 11.8 Public Utilities Tyres and tubes 895 7.0 Other goods 210 1.7 Other Home Requirements; Tyres and tubes for goods transport 1,038 8.2 Tyres and tubes for private cars 356 2.