HC Deb 22 March 1926 vol 193 c855
24. Mr. JACOB

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what quantity of bananas available for export is produced annually in Jamaica, and how much of that quantity comes to Great Britain?

Mr. SAMUEL

Yes, Sir: 12,000,000 stems of bananas were exported from Jamaica during the year 1924, and 15,000,000 stems during 1925. Of these, approximately,1¾ millions and 2½ millions, respectively, were sent to the United Kingdom.