§ 34. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Trade the main United Kingdom exports to and imports from the Yemen and the Aden Protectorate, respectively; and to what extent the imports include the narcotic plant, quat.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganAs the Answer is detailed, I will with permission, publish the information in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
Quat is not separately distinguished in the trade returns, but it is thought that there have been no imports of this substance.
§ Mr. SorensenCan the Minister of State say whether trade has been improving in the last couple of years and whether any negotiations are taking place with a view to securing further improvement?
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganI cannot give the figures without notice.
§ Following is the information:.
| United Kingdom Trade, 1958 | ||
| Yemen | Aden | |
| Imports | £'000; | £000 |
| TOTAL | 105 | 7,250 |
| of which: | ||
| Cotton, raw | 21 | 682 |
| Cotton, seed | 78 | 157 |
| Goatskins | 4 | — |
| Sheep and lamb skins, raw | — | 115 |
| Petroleum crude and refined | — | 5,247 |
| Exports | ||
| TOTAL | 10 | 7,657 |
| Of which: | ||
| Tobacco manufactures | — | 949 |
| Chemicals | 2 | 941 |
| Machinery other than electric | — | 879 |
| Electric machinery, etc. | 3 | 647 |
| Road vehicles | — | 608 |
| Metal manufactures | — | 602 |
| Pulp and waste paper | 3 | — |