HC Deb 19 December 1912 vol 45 cc1722-3W
Major ARCHER-SHEE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state what was the value of the exports to (manufactured articles), imports from (all articles), and population of, the United States of America in 1881 and 1911, respectively?

Mr. BUXTON

The following statement gives the information desired by the hon. Member:—

—— In 1881. In 1911.
£s. £s.
Exports of articles wholly or mainly manufactured (of United Kingdom manufacture) to the United States 26,850,000 21,480,000
Imports into the United Kingdom of all articles from the United States 103,208,000 122,694,000
Number. Number.
Estimated population of the United States (on July 1st) 51,316,000 93,793,000