§ 13. Mr. THURTLEasked the President of the Board of Trade the respective values of the exports to and imports from Russia for the quarter ending 31st March of this year; and whether these values represent an increase on the corresponding figures for the same period of last year?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERAs the answer contains a table of figures, the hen. Member will perhaps allow me to have it circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT
§ Mr. THURTLEIn regard to the last part of the question, could not the right hon. Gentleman say whether there is an increase or a decrease in the figures?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThere is an increase.
| Trade of Great Britian and Northen Ireland with Russia | |||
| Branch of Trade | Three months ended 31st March 1924 | Three months ended 31st March,1925 | Increas in 1925 as compared with 1924 |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Imports consigned from Russia | 2,263,264 | 3,245,996 | 982,732 |
| Exports consigned to Russia | |||
| (a) Produce and Manufacture of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 308,596 | 1,502,393 | 1,193,797 |
| (b) Foreign and Colonial Merchandise | 677,134 | 3,097,418 | 2,420,284 |