HC Deb 05 April 1938 vol 334 c179
13. Mr. R. Gibson (for Mr. Sorensen)

asked the President of the Board of Trade the volume and value of exports of military, naval, and aerial equipment during each of the last three years to Germany, Italy, and Japan, respectively?

Mr. Stanley

As the answer involves a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

During the years 1935, 1936 and 1937, the total declared value of the exports of arms, ammunition and military and naval stores of United Kingdom manufacture consigned to Germany was £451, £2,244 and £709, respectively; to Italy £4,838, £20 and £595, respectively; and to Japan £45,187, £25,729 and £58,728, respectively. Particulars of the aggregate quantity of these goods exported are not available.