§ 65. Mr. ALBERYasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department if he can give any comparative figures concerning American and English trade with the Soviet of Russia during the last six months.
§ Mr. GILLETTDuring the six months ended February last, the values of the imports into the United Kingdom and the United States consigned from the Soviet Union (Russia) were approximately £14,884,000 and £2,148,000, respectively, and the values of the exports (including re-exports) to the Soviet Union (Russia) from the United Kingdom and the United States were approximately £3,983,000 and £13,680,000, respectively. This is the latest period for which figures for the United States are available.
§ Sir W. DAVISONDo not these figures conclusively show that there was no need for any special trade agreement, in view of the fact that United States im- 626 ports are less and their exports are greater than those of this country without a trade agreement?
§ Mr. GILLETTI am afraid that I do not follow the argument of the hon. Gentleman.