HC Deb 14 July 1925 vol 186 cc1040-1
2. Commander BELLAIRS

asked the President of the Board 01 Trade what was the increase or decrease in the total imports of iron and steel manufactures, including machinery, from the western European States of Germany, Belgium, Holland, and France in the last available six months as compared with the first six months of 1922: and what was the increase or decrease in the same category of our exports to those States?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

As the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. and gallant Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The following statement shows the weight of iron and snow and manufactures thereof (other than of iron and ferroalloys) and of machinery imported into and exported from "he United Kingdom, from and to Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands during the six months ended 31st May, 1925, compared with the average corresponding imports and exports in each half of 1922. Separate figures for the first half of 1922 are not available.

— (a)Average for each half of 1922. (b)1st December 1924, to 31st May,1925. (b)as a percentage of (a)
Imports from the specified countries: Tons. Tons.
Iron and Steel and manufactures thereof (except Pig iron and Ferro-alloys). 285,510 1,061,993 372
Machinery 9,829 16,994 173
Exports to the specified countries:
Iron and Steel and manufactures thereof (except Pig iron and Ferro-alloys). 111,662 92,183 83
Machinery 30,784 32,812 107