HC Deb 31 July 1906 vol 162 c699
MR. LAIDLAW

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India if there has been any increase of trade between India and Tibet since the late expedition; whether Indian tea is now admitted into Tibet; and, if so, on what conditions.

MR. MOELEY

The latest figures received show that for the eleven months ending February last the value of exports to Tibet was £111,054, of imports from Tibet, £118,578. The export of tea to Tibet is subject to the Regulations of 1893, and the provisions of the Lhasa Convention of 1904. The Trade Returns do not show any export of Indian tea to Tibet.

MR. LAIDLAW

Do the Trade Returns show any increase?

MR. MORLEY

asked for notice of the Question.

MR. FLYNN (Cork, N.)

It is to be hoped military force will not be used to import Indian tea into Tibet.