HC Deb 17 August 1911 vol 29 cc2233-4W
Mr. THEODORE TAYLOR

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India what was the number of chests of opium sold in Calcutta for export to China, and what was the price per chest in each of the months of April, May, June, July, and August this year?

Mr. MONTAGU

The number of chests of opium sold in Calcutta with the option of certificates for China and the price per chest were:—

Chests. Average price.
In April, 1911 2,620 2,934 Rupees.
May, 1911 2,620 2,924 Rupees.
June, 1911 2,620 3,045 Rupees.
July, 1911 195 3,367 Rupees.
August, 1911 195 8,235 Rupees.