HC Deb 26 May 1936 vol 312 cc1822-3
54. Mr. KIRKPATRICK

asked the President of the Board of Trade the percentage increases of exports from this country to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Argentine, respectively, for the year 1935 over the year 1932?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Comparing the year 1935 with 1932, the increase in exports of United Kingdom goods consigned to Canada was 30 per cent., to Australia 47 per cent., to New Zealand 29 per cent., to the Union of South Africa 86 per cent., and to the Argentine Republic 43 per cent.