HC Deb 09 April 1930 vol 237 cc2137-8
67. Mr. DOUGLAS HACKING

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the face value of contracts entered into under the Export Credits Guarantee Scheme in respect of exports to Russia during last month?

Mr. GILLETT (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

The face value of contracts entered into under the Export Credits Guarantee Scheme in respect of exports to Russia during March amounted to £585,277.

68. Mr. HACKING

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the face value of contracts entered into under the Export Credits Guarantee Scheme in respect of exports to all countries during the month of March?

Mr. GILLETT

The face value of contracts entered into under the Export Credits Guarantee Scheme in respect of exports to all countries during March amounted to £999,780.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Is that any increase over last year?

Mr. GILLETT

Over the whole year there has been an increase, but I cannot remember the actual month.