HC Deb 25 February 1936 vol 309 c232
33. Mr. RILEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade the total value of imports from Italy to the United Kingdom, and the total value of exports from the United Kingdom to Italy, if any, for January, 1936, and the corresponding figures for January, 1935?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The total declared value of merchandise imported into the United Kingdom and registered during January, 1936, as consigned from Italy was £24,133 and of exports to Italy £53,214, including re-exports valued at £10,523. The figures for January, 1935, were £666,730 for imports and £994,320 for exports, including re-exports valued at £169,519.

Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the persons who have been thrown out of employment by this policy are in receipt of unemployment pay?