§ 22. Mr. Radfordasked the President of the Board of Trade the total amount of the exports from British India to the countries of the British Empire, other than the United Kingdom, during the year 1937?
§ Mr. StanleyFigures for the calendar year 1937 are affected by the separation of Burma from India as from 1st April, 1937. During the year ended 31st March, 1938, the total value of exports of Indian merchandise to countries of the British Empire, other than the United Kingdom, amounted to £24,500,000, including about £8,000,000 to Burma.
§ Mr. RadfordDoes my right hon. Friend realise that that answer means that India has a market of about 70 per cent. of her exports in the Empire, including the United Kingdom, and will he bear that striking figure in mind when he is negotiating with Indian representatives?
§ Mr. StanleyCertainly, but, of course, I shall have to take into account what proportion of that is to the self-governing portions of the Empire.
§ Mr. R. GibsonWhat proportion of that trade is carried in British ships?
§ Mr. StanleyI cannot say without notice.
§ 23 and 24. Mr. Radfordasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) the total amount of the import duties charged by British India on the £39,104,000 imports into British India from the United Kingdom during 1937, stating the separate amounts charged on the different classes of materials and manufactures, making up the said total of £39,104,000;
(2) the total amount of the import duties charged on the £64,820,000 imports into the United Kingdom from British India during the year 1937, stating the separate amounts charged on the different classes of materials and manufactures making up the said total of £64,820,0400?
§ Mr. StanleyI regret that the desired information is not available.