HC Deb 15 March 1926 vol 193 cc11-3
26. Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the quantity of dried fruits produced within the Empire in the years 1913, 1924 and 1925, respectively?

Mr. A. M. SAMUEL (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

The answer contains tables of figures and, with the permission of my hon. Friend, it will be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The following tables show the available information regarding the production of dried fruits in the British Empire:

Exports of dried fruits from other parts of the British Empire (including Protectorates and Mandated territories),

— 1913. 1923. 1924.
CYPRUS Cwts. Cwts. Cwts.
Raisins … … … … … … 79,452 37,731 91,733
IRAQ.*
Date … … … … … … Not available 2,474,000 2,736,000
ANGLO-EGYPTIAN SUDAN.
Dates … … … … … … 54,819 74,031 82,456
Dried Fruit … … … … … … — 20 79
* For the 12 months ended 31st March of the years following those stated.