HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 c1740
75. Mr. ALBERY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the amount of gold that has been exported from Russia during the last 12 months; and the amount, if any, exported to this country?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. W. R. Smith)

I am unable to furnish the desired information as the exports of gold bullion and specie are not separately recorded in the trade returns of the Soviet Union. No gold bullion or specie was registered on importation into the United Kingdom as consigned from the Soviet Union during the year 1930 or during January, 1931.

Mr. ALBERY

Has the hon. Member any record of the gold exported by the Soviet Government to Germany?

Mr. SMITH

I have said that there are no records.