HC Deb 23 October 1912 vol 42 cc2184-5
61. Mr. CROFT

asked what was the total value of British exports of cotton yarn to Germany in 1911; and what was the total value of Germany's export of finished cotton goods to Great Britain during that year?

Mr. ROBERTSON

The value of the exports to Germany of cotton yarn spun in the United Kingdom was £5,173,000 in 1911. In the same year the value of the imports of cotton manufactures of all kinds (other than yarn) from Germany was £6,875,000, or, deducting the re-exports of such German goods during the year, £5,723,000.

Mr. CROFT

Do I understand that the value of the exports of finished cotton goods by Germany to this country were nearly £1,000,000 more than the value of the exports from this country to Germany?

Mr. ROBERTSON

Cotton of all kinds other than yarn.

62. Mr. CROFT

asked what was the value of the total cotton export trade from Germany in 1911; and what was the value of the total production of cotton goods in that country during that year?

Mr. ROBERTSON

The total value of cotton yarns and manufactures exported from Germany to all destinations in 1911 was £22,159,000. No official information is available as to the total quantity or value of such goods manufactured in Germany.

Mr. CROFT

What is the total value of the exports of cotton goods from this country?

Mr. ROBERTSON

That can be easily given. The figures are accessible to all Members of the House.

Mr. CLYNES

Are these figures a proof that cotton is going?