HC Deb 06 December 1933 vol 283 cc1462-3
6. Mr. LIDDALL

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total amount of imports of nickel into the United Kingdom and of exports of nickel from the United Kingdom, respec- tively, during the first 10 months of this year, giving the figures relating to exports in respect of each of the principal countries involved separately?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

As the answer involves a tabular statement, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

The following table shows the total quantity and declared value of unwrought nickel in pellets, cubes, &c., imported into and exported from the United Kingdom, as registered during the ten months ended 31st October, 1933, distinguishing the principal countries to which the exports were consigned.

— Quantity. Declared Value
Tons. £
Total Imports 1,073 217,144
Domestic Exports 3,955 917,323
of which consigned to Germany 1,131 262,750
Japan (including Formosa). 802 194,790
Soviet Union 523 116,437
France 426 99,176
Switzerland 307 71,216
Italy 301 69,820
Sweden 154 35,374
Netherlands 88 20,374
United States of America 65 9,454
Re-exports (consigned almost wholly to the Soviet Union). 305 62,002