§ 3. Mr. LUMLEYasked the President of the Board of Trade the value of manufactured goods exported from this country to China for each year since 1920?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe answer contains a table of figures. Accordingly, my hon. Friend will perhaps agree to it being circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the reply:
§ The following statement shows the value of articles wholly or mainly manufactured exported from the United Kingdom and consigned to China during the years specified:
| Year. | Produce and manufacture of the United Kingdom. | Imported Merchandise. | |
| £ | £ | ||
| 1920 | … | 41,761,000 | 237,000 |
| 1921 | … | 24,833,000 | 131,000 |
| 1922 | … | 21,837,000 | 74,000 |
| 1923 | … | 17,290,000 | 84,000 |
| 1924 | … | 19,082,000 | 72,000 |
| 1925 | … | 13,535,000 | 76,000 |
§ Prior to 1st April, 1923, the particulars relate to the exports from Great Britain and Ireland. From that date they relate to the exports from Great Britain and Northern Ireland only.