HC Deb 30 November 1933 vol 283 cc1050-1
66. Mr. MITCHESON

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can state for the latest available period the adverse balance of trade of Denmark with Russia, and the favourable balance of trade of Denmark with the United Kingdom?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

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

Following is the answer:

The following statement shows the value of merchandise imported into and exported from Denmark in the trade with the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union, respectively, during the first 10 months of 1933:

Trade with the United Kingdom:

Thousand Kroner.
Imports into Denmark 288,669
Exports, including re-exports from Denmark 653,259
Excess of exports over imports 364,590

Trade with the Soviet Union:

Thousand Kroner.
Imports into Denmark 34,619
Exports, including re-exports from Denmark 6,273
Excess of imports over exports 28,346

NOTE.—The above particulars relate to purchases and sales, respectively, by Denmark in the countries stated.