HC Deb 08 May 1933 vol 277 cc1208-10
14. Miss HORSBRUGH

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the total imports of jute goods into the Argentine in the years 1931 and 1932; and what proportion of that import were jute goods manufactured in the United Kingdom?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)

As the answer includes a number of figures I propose, with my hon. Friend's permission, to circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

STATEMENT showing the imports of the undermentioned jute manufactures into the Argentine Republic during the years 1931 and 1932, distinguishing the share of the United Kingdom, so far as possible.
Argentine Republic. 1931. 1932.
Total Imports. Imports from United Kingdom. Total Imports. Imports from United Kingdom.
Kilogs. Gold pesos (tariff values). Kilogs. Gold pesos (tariff values). Kilogs. Gold pesos (tariff values). Kilogs. Gold pesos (tariff values).
Jute, spun, for the manufacture of plaits 3,063,569 392,137 1,260,059 161,288 3,958,588 506,699 Not yet published.
Jute yarn for weaving 28,424 4,548 Not published. Not yet published.
Tissues of jute or pita— Unbleached called burlap or sail cloth 31,427,146 7,542,515 2,267,309 544,154 70,717,389 19,758,291
Burlap—
Dyed or coloured 44,013 11,972 43,547 11,845 Not yet published.
Unbleached for stiffening clothing 138,234 66,353 5,914 2,839
Bleached called burlap or sail cloth 7 2 Not published.
Other tisanes of jute or pita 13,125 16,846
Sacks of unbleached pita, burlap or cloth 1,657,229 424,250 420,806 107,726 4,349,088 1,198,959
Sacks of burlap, tarred or oiled, for the transport of coal. 2,902 1,161 Not published. Not yet published.
NOTE 1.—Imports in 1931 from "British Possessions" include the following:—
Kilogs. Gold Pesos (tariff values).
Jute, spun, for the manufacture of plaits … … … … … 1,747,651 223,699
Unbleached tissues, called burlap or sail cloth … … … … … 26,032,312 6,247,755
Sacks of unbleached pita, burlap or cloth … … … … … 1,071,354 274,267
NOTE 2.—Imports in 1931 were at a low level owing, it is stated, to the existence of large stocks. Imports of burlap or sail cloth tissues in 1930 totalled 69,144,931 kilogs, and in 1929 were 113,523,821 kilogs.