HC Deb 16 November 1937 vol 329 cc201-2
36. Mr. Day

asked the President of the Board of Trade the figures showing the balance of trade between the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date?

Mr. Stanley

As the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with the hon.

Table showing the total declared value of merchandise imported into and exported from the United Kingdom in Trade with Germany and Italy, respectively, during the twelve months ended September, 1937, together with the balance of imports.
Country from or to which consigned Imports into the United Kingdom Total exports from the United Kingdom Excess of Imports.
£000. £000. £000.
Germany … … … … 35,316 28,464 6,852
Italy … … … … 7,352 4,306 3,046

more than 1,060 films and 3,500,000 feet of negative films?

Mr. Stanley

I am afraid the figures do not show the number of films. They show only the total linear feet.

Following is the answer:

Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Day

Do the figures include the invisible items, as well as the visible ones?

Mr. Stanley

Oh, no.

Following is the answer: