§ Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state the total declared value of the export of arms, ammunition, and military and naval stores from the United Kingdom during 1935; and the total value of the exports from January to the latest available date in 1936, distinguishing the principal countries to which these were consigned?
§ Captain WALLACEThe total declared value of the exports from the United Kingdom of arms, ammunition and military and naval stores during the year 1935 amounted to £3,687,872, and during the 11 months ended November, 1936, to £3,305,074; these exports include sporting arms and ammunition and explosives for industrial use. To compile specially figures of the total exports to the principal countries of consignment for the 2811W later period would involve an unjustifiable expenditure of time and labour. Such particulars for the calendar year 1936 will, however, become available in the ordinary course towards the end of January next, when I will send them to the hon. Member.