§ 6. Mr. TAYLORasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can give the total exports to Russia from Britain, Germany, United States of America, and France, respectively, for the years 1927 and 1928?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERThe answer takes the form of a table of figures with notes; and the hon. Member will perhaps allow me to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The following statement, extracted from the Soviet trade returns, shows the recorded value of the imports of merchandise into the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics from the United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America and France, respectively, during the 12 months ended September, 1927 and 1928. Figures for the calendar year 1928 are not yet available:
| — | Twelve months ended September. | |
| 1927. | 1928. | |
| Imports into the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics from:— | Thousand £s. | |
| United Kingdom | 10,295 | 4,793 |
| Germany | 16,725 | 25,559 |
| United States | 15,209 | 19,166 |
| France | 2,297 | 3,729 |
| Notes:—(1) The above figures of imports are inclusive of some goods not produced in the Countries from which they were imported. | ||
| (2) The conversions from gold roubles into £ sterling have been made at the average rates of exchange. |