HC Deb 16 July 1936 vol 314 cc2236-7
67. Captain CAZALET

asked the President of the Board of Trade the figures for trade between this country and Soviet Russia for the year 1934–35 and the latest figures for the present year; and how much of the exports, expressed in percentage of total value, to Russia from this country were re-exports?

Captain CROOKSHANK

As the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

Captain CAZALET

In view of the unsatisfactory state of the present trade arrangement with Russia, will the hon. and gallant Gentleman consider negotiating a new trade agreement in which due attention shall be paid to the needs of British shipping?

Sir WILLIAM DAVISON

Is it not a fact that this House was told that this was only a temporary agreement, and is this long-standing temporary arrangement to be terminated?

Captain CROOKSHANK

I will bring my hon. and gallant Friend's remarks to the notice of the President of the Board of Trade.

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