HC Deb 08 May 1923 vol 163 c2135
19. Mr. TURNER

asked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of flax and timber was imported from Russia in 1913 and in 1923?

Viscount WOLMER

The reply contains a number of figures, and, if the hon. Member has no objection, I will have it circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

The following is the reply referred to:

The following statement gives the quantity of flax (including flax tow) and timber imported into the United Kingdom and registered as consigned from Russia in 1913, 1922, and the first three months of 1923:

Flax and Flax tow. Timber of all kinds.
Tons. Tons.
1913 81,577 5,401,604
1922 17,623 422,774
1923 (January-March) 1 20,228
It should be noted that the particulars for 1913 relate to pre-War Russia, and those for 1922 and 1923 to post-War Russia.