HC Deb 16 November 1937 vol 329 cc205-6
59. Mr. Alexander

asked the President of the Board of Trade the amount of excess imports over total exports for the TO months ended 31st October, 1935, 31st October, 1936, and 31st October, 1937, respectively?

Mr. Stanley

The excess of imports over total exports of merchandise in the trade of the United Kingdom during the first 10 months of 1935, 1936 and 1937 was £215.5 million, £276.1 million and £340.1 million respectively.

Mr. Alexander

Is the President of the Board of Trade going to take any special steps in regard to these increasing imports?

Mr. Stanley

I do not know whether the right hon. Gentleman is advocating an increased measure of protection as a preventative of increased imports.

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