2. Lieut.-Colonel Sir F. HALLasked what was the increase in the value of goods imported into India by the United States of America in the three months ended 30th June, 1919, compared with the same period in 1918;abd what was the increase or decrease of goods imported there from the United Kingdom during the same period?
§ Sir A. GEDDESAs the answer to this question involves a statistical table, I will, 1409 with the permission of the House, have a statement circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
The following is the statement referred to:
The value of merchandise imported into British India from the United Kingdom mid the United States of America, respectively, during the periods specified according to the official India Trade Returns were as follows:
| Country whence imported. | Imports of Merchandise. | Increase (+) or decrease (−) in 1919 as compared with 1918. | |||
| Three months ended 3oth June, 1918 | Three months ended 30th June, 1919. | ||||
| Rupees. | Rupees. | Rupees. | |||
| United Kingdom | … | … | 200,050,000 | 179,780,0000 | −20,270,000 |
| United States of America. | … | 35,412,000 | 63,405,000 | +27,993,000 |
Sir F. HALLIs there any truth in the report that the imports into India from the United States have been considerably increased, and has there been a corresponding reduction in the imports from this country into India?
§ Sir A. GEDDESYes. The movements are in the directions indicated, but my hon. and gallant Friend will see the precise figures.
Sir F. HALLWhat steps do the Government intend to take to conserve the trade of British India for this country?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. arid gallant Member must give notice of that question. It is not on the Paper.