HC Deb 27 June 1927 vol 208 cc12-3
27. Mr. D. GRENFELL

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the proportion of the total import and export trade of each of His Majesty's Dominions which was done with the United Kingdom in each of the last three fiscal years?

Mr. SAMUEL

The answer consists of a tabular statement of figures. Perhaps the hon. Member will, therefore, agree to its circulation in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The following statement shows the trade of each of the Self-Governing Dominions and of India with the United Kingdom expressed as percentage proportions

Country. Total Imports (Merchandise). Domestic Exports (Merchandise).
Per cent. Per cent. Per cent. Per cent. Per cent. Per cent.
Years ended 31st March.
1925. 1926. 1927. 1925. 1926. 1927.
Dominion of Canada … … 19.0 17.7 15.9 37.0 38.6 35.7
(Imports for consumption.)
Years ended 30th June.
1924. 1925. 1926. 1924. 1925. 1926.
Commonwealth of Australia … … 45.3 47.1 43.5 39.6 43.7 43.6
Years ended 31st December.
1924. 1925. 1926. 1924. 1925. 1926.
Dominion of New Zealand … … 47.8 48.7 45.7 81.5 81.2 79.5
Years ended 31st December.
1924. 1925. 1926. 1924. 1925. 1926.
Union of South Africa … … 51.5 49.9 48.9 59.2 56.3 55.9
Years ended 31st December.
1924. 1925. 1926. 1924. 1925. 1926.
Irish Free State … … 81.1 81.1 75.6 98.1 97.2 96.6
Years ended 30th June.
1924. 1925. 1926. 1924. 1925. 1926.
Newfoundland … … 22.6 31.2 21.0 31.9 31.6 23.4*
Years ended 31st March.
1925. 1926. 1927. 1925. 1926. 1927.
British India (sea-borne trade) … … 54.8 51.9 47.8† 25.3 20.7 21.2
* Inclusive of Re-exports.
† Not including Government Stores, full particulars regarding which are not yet available.