§ 32. Major ARCHER-SHEEasked what was the value of the exports Of the United States to the United Kingdom, exclusive of re-exported articles, in 1912 and 1913, respectively?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe value of the total exports from the United States to the United Kingdom in the calendar year 1912 amounted to about 126½ millions sterling, and, in 1913, to about 123 millions sterling. The value of the re-exports included in these figures cannot yet be separately stated, but, in the fiscal year 1911–1912, it was a little over £1,000,000.
§ 33. Major ARCHER-SHEEasked if there has been any increase in value of the exports of the United Kingdom to the United States in the year 1913 owing to the new American tariff; and, if so, what is the amount of that increase?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe new United States tariff came into force on the 4th October, 1913. During the last quarter of last year the declared value of the exports of the United Kingdom produce from this country to the United States showed an increase of £254,000 as compared with the corresponding quarter of 1912. It is not possible to say how much of this increase is to be ascribed to the operation of the new tariff.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEMay I ask the hon. Gentleman to answer the question on the Paper, and to say what was the value of the exports for the years 1912–13?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe question is No. 33, and it asks if there has been any increase in the value of the exports of the United Kingdom to the United States in 1913 owing to the new American tariff. I stated that in the last quarter there was an increase of £254,000. I do not understand what is omitted.
§ Major ARCHER-SHEEWill the hon. Gentleman say whether there has not been a decrease in the actual amount exported to America during 1913?