HC Deb 20 July 1931 vol 255 cc1047-8
24. Sir N. STEWART SANDEMAN

(for Mr. HAMMERSLEY) asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is in possession of any statistics showing the large increase of the importation into India of non-Indian raw cotton, and if he has any information as to the attitude of the Congress party in this connection?

Mr. WHITELEY

My right hon. Friend is circulating the statistics, which show a considerable increase in importation. He has not information which would enable him to state the attitude of the Congress party in this matter.

Following are the statistics:

Imports into British India of raw cotton, other than Indian, during years 1921 to 1930.

Year. Tons.
1921 … … … … 27,168
1922 … … … … 12,281
1923 … … … … 12,179
1924 … … … … 20,844
1925 … … … … 16,519
1926 … … … … 31,194
1927 … … … … 78,590
1928 … … … … 30,149
1929 … … … … 23,486
1930 … … … … 37,059

Imports into British India of raw cotton during January, February, March and April for years 1929, 1930 and 1931 (latest available).

Year. Tons.
1929 … … … … 7,349
1930 … … … … 7,435
1931 … … … … 35,417