15. Mr. ROBINSONasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the value of woollen goods exported during the 12 months ended 31st December, 1925; to which countries were the largest quantities of exports made; and whether any of the money allocated for the development of Empire trade will be expended in advertising in foreign countries the quality and merits of British woollen goods?
Mr. SAMUELThe declared value of woollen and worsted tissues (piece goods) 1007 of British manufacture exported to all destinations during 1925 amounted to £35,282,000. The largest quantities were consigned to China (including Hong Kong), Japan, United States, Argentina and the Netherlands among foreign countries; and to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, British South Africa and British East Indies, among British countries. Similar particulars for other descriptions of woollen and worsted manufactures are not at present available. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for North Bradford by the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on 15th March, a copy of which is being sent to him.