HC Deb 15 May 1935 vol 301 cc1718-9W
Mr. DINGLE FOOT

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs the quantity and value of jute manufactures and jute yarns imported into Canada in each of the last four years, and the countries of origin?

Mr. THOMAS

following return gives the information asked for so far as available:

Statement showing the Quantity and Value of the undermentioned Jute Manufactures (a) imported into Canada during the years, 1931 to 1934, distinguishing the principal countries from which consigned (b).
— Quantities. Value.
1931. 1932. 1933. 1934. 1931. 1932. 1933. 1934.
(In Thousands lbs.) (In Thousands Dollars.)
Rovings, yarns and warps wholly of jute, not more advanced than singles, not to contain silk, artificial silk nor wool. Not distinguished. 469(c) — — — 30(c)
of which from:
United Kingdom … … 469 — — — 30
Rovings, yarns and warps wholly of jute, including yarn twist, cords and twines generally used for packaging and other purpose. Not distinguished. 260(c) — — — 20(c)
of which from:
United Kingdom … … 252 — — — 19
United States … … 8 — — — 1
(In Thousand Linear Yards.)
Woven fabrics wholly of jute, not bleached nor coloured. 69,913 68,907 65,769 73,370 2,773 2,557 2,629 3,210
of which from:
United Kingdom … … 5,750 5,242 5,281 4,986 458 390 366 411
British India … … 62,872 63,183 59,919 67,760 2,238 2,145 2,235 2,775
United States … … 1,015 472 379 233 53 21 20 13
Woven or braided fabrics wholly of jute not exceeding 12 inches in width. Not distinguished. 7 6 1 3
of which from:
Belgium … … … 5 2 — —
Other woven fabrics, wholly of jute 128 151 199 644 12 16 21 56
of which from:
United Kingdom … … 80 144 198 618 10 14 21 55
United States … … 4 6 1 6 1 1 — 1
(a) The Canadian Trade Returns do not distinguish all kinds of jute manufactures imported. In the following cases jute goods are included with similar commodities of flax and hemp:—
Rovings, yarns and warps of hemp, flax or jute. (Prior to 28th June, 1934.)
Bags or sacks of hemp, linen or jute.
Carpeting, mats, rugs and matting of hemp, flax, tow or jute.
(b) Imports are recorded according to countries from which consigned in the Canadian Trade Returns. Re-exports of the goods shown in the above statement from the United Kingdom and the United States to Canada were, however, insignificant.
(c) From 28th June.

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