RAW COTTON (EXPORTS). (Hansard, 9 June 1915)

HC Deb 09 June 1915 vol 72 c276W 276W

§ Mr. PETO
asked the quantity of raw cotton exported from Great Britain to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Holland, respectively, for the months of March and April, 1914 and 1915?

Mr. RUNCIMAN
The following statement gives the particulars desired by the hon. Member:—

EXPORTS OF RAW COTTON FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM.

— In March, 1914. In March, 1915.

Centals of 100 lbs. Centals of 100 lbs.

Sweden 959 15,407

Norway 569 29,228

Denmark — 4,182

Netherlands 1,038 45,939

In April, 1914. In April, 1915.

Centals of 100 lbs. Centals of 100 lbs.

Sweden 2,411 30,239

Norway 736 26,472

Denmark — 13,949

Netherlands 4,204 108,009

EXPORTS OF RAW COTTON FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM.
—	In March, 1914.	In March, 1915.
	Centals of 100 lbs.	Centals of 100 lbs.
Sweden	959	15,407
Norway	569	29,228
Denmark	—	4,182
Netherlands	1,038	45,939
	In April, 1914.	In April, 1915.
	Centals of 100 lbs.	Centals of 100 lbs.
Sweden	2,411	30,239
Norway	736	26,472
Denmark	—	13,949
Netherlands	4,204	108,009