72. Mr. SAN DEMANasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total amount of jute yarn and cloth imported into this country from the Continent for the years 1922, 1923, and 1924.
§ Sir B. CHADWICKAs the answer involves a number of figures, perhaps my hon. Friend will allow me to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The following statement shows the quantity and value of jute yarn and cloth imported into the United Kingdom, registered as consigned from the Continent of Europe, during the years specified.
| Year. | Jute Yarn. | jute Piece Goods. | ||
| (a) Quantities Imported. | ||||
| Cwts. | Cwts. | |||
| 1922 | … | … | 3,383 | 97,434 |
| 1923 | … | … | 30,592 | 256,366 |
| 1924 | … | … | 16,181 | 107,047 |
| (b) Declared Values. | ||||
| £ | £ | |||
| 1922 | … | … | 9,998 | 246 636 |
| 1923 | … | … | 59,971 | 678,266 |
| 1924 | … | … | 35,589 | 297,212 |
§ Prior to 1st April, 1923, the particulars relate to imposts into Great Britain and Ireland. From the same date they relate to imports into Great Britain and Northern Ireland only.
§ Sir W. SUGDENWill my hon. Friend be good enough also to circulate the details of textiles from the Continent coming into this country?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKI will consider that proposal.