HC Deb 20 June 1932 vol 267 c762
22. Mr. ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether there has been any improvement in the balance of trade with Russia during the last six months?

Mr. COLVILLE

The answer is in the affirmative. For the six months ended 30th April last the visible balance of trade in favour of the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics was approximately £4,500,000 as against £14,000,000 in the same period last year.