HC Deb 20 July 1926 vol 198 cc1051-2W
Sir F. WISE

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the amount of British exports to Palestine; and what is the amount Britain imports from Palestine?

Mr. A. M. SAMUEL

The following statement shows the value of the trade of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with Palestine during the periods specified:

(i) Total imports into Great Britain and Northern Ireland registered as consigned from Palestine:

Year:
£
1924 … … … … 1,070,305
1925 … … … … 1,155,216
Three months January-March:
1925 … … … … 709,874
1926 … … … … 740,920

(ii) Exports from Great Britain and Northern Ireland registered as consigned to Palestine:

(a) Produce and manufactures of the United Kingdom:

Year:
£
1924 … … … … 580,253
1925 … … … … 717,462
Three months January-March:
1925 … … … … 189,413
1926 … … … … 152,469

(b) Imported merchandise: £
Year:
1924 … … … … 23,328
1925 … … … … 26,466
Three months January-March:
1925 … … … … 7,883
1926 … … … … 8,184