HC Deb 26 July 1927 vol 209 cc1045-6W
Sir R. THOMAS

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, having regard to the present industrial revival in Turkey, this country has secured any of the contracts now being placed by the Turkish Government for railway construction and orders for rolling stock and similar manufactures?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

As far as I am aware, British firms in this country have not received any considerable orders from the Turkish Government.

Sir R. THOMAS

asked the President of the Board of Trade what are the figures of British trade with Turkey during the 12 months ending 30th June, 1927; and how they compare with those for the 12 months ending 30th June, 1926?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

During the year ended 30th June, 1927, our trade with Turkey was as follows: Imports, £2, 800, 000; exports, £2, 900, 000; re-exports, £108, 000. For the year ended 30th June, 1926, the figures were: Imports, £2, 500, 000; exports, £4, 100, 000: re-exports, £218, 000.