HC Deb 06 December 1933 vol 283 c1466
18. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the President of the Board of Trade the value of textile and other machinery exported from this country to Japan during the past 12 years?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

During the 12 years 1921 to 1932, the aggregate declared value of the domestic exports of textile machinery and parts thereof from the United Kingdom consigned to Japan (including Formosa and Japanese leased territories in China) was £14,332,000. The value of the exports of other machinery and parts thereof during this period was £14,859,000.

Sir NAIRNE STEWART SANDEMAN

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether that includes second-hand machinery?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I could not say without notice.