HC Deb 24 March 1925 vol 182 cc274-5W
Mr. CECIL WILSON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what branches of industry and bow many firms have made inquiry as to the possibility of trade with the Soviet Union during the last four months and the four months preceding the last four?

Mr. SAMUEL

I find that the following inquiries relating to trade with the Soviet have been recorded in the Department of Overseas Trade during the periods specified by the hon. Member.

1. Four months ending 28th February, 1925:

Machinery 1
Iron and steel manufactured goods 2
Textile goods 2
Glassware 1
Leather belting 1
Motor-cars 1
Chemicals 2
Tea 1
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2. Four months ending 31st October, 1924:

Textile machinery 2
Textile goods 1
Agricultural machinery 2
Metal goods 3
Chemicals 1
Motor-cars and ships 3
Leather belting 1
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