§ Mr. FREEMANasked the Secretary of State for India whether he can give any figures showing the total decrease of imports and exports, to and from India, for 1930 as compared with 1929?
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§ Mr. BENNThe total imports into India from the United Kingdom during the first 11 months of 1930 and for the corresponding period of 1929 were:
1929. 1930. Rs.98,22,95,432. Rs.70,39,50,236. (£73,672,157.) (£52,796,267.) The total exports from India to the United Kingdom during the same period were:
1929. 1930. Rs.62,80,93,387. Rs.51,72,71,278. (£47,107,004.) (£38,795,345.) The total imports into India from all countries during the same period were:
1929. 1930. Rs.248,61,25,756. Rs.173,21,83,802. (£186,459,431.) (£129,913,785.) The total exports from India to all countries during the same period were:
1929. 1930. Rs.321,54,45,084. Rs.235,39,68,418. (£241,158,381.) (£176,547,631.) Figures for December, 1930, have not yet been received.