HC Deb 12 May 1936 vol 312 c182
11. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOX

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total amount of British capital invested in the Argentine; and what were the total dividends paid on these investments in 1935 or the latest year for which information is obtainable?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

According to the latest information available, the nominal value of British capital invested in the Argentine is estimated to amount to approximately £435,000,000, and the annual revenue from such investments, whether remitted to this country or not, to about £8,500,000.

Sir A. KNOX

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what proportion was remitted to this country last year?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Not without notice.