HC Deb 29 November 1933 vol 283 c858
66. Mr. GORDON MACDONALD

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the sum of money invested by British nationals in the textile industry, and in other industries, in Japan, at the latest date for which figures are available?

Dr. BURGIN

No precise information is available, but it is believed that the aggregate investment of British nationals in Japanese industries is small.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Is it possible to ascertain the exact figures? They are of great importance.

Dr. BURGIN

No precise information is available, but everything that we have points to the amount in question being quite small.

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