HC Deb 16 August 1920 vol 133 cc638-9W
Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Prime Minister whether any of the Allies are supplying munitions to General Wrangel in South Russia; and whether this support will be withdrawn in view of the moderate peace terms presented to the Polish Government by the Soviet Government of Russia?

The PRIME MINISTER

I can answer only for the British Government, who are not supplying munitions to General Wrangel.

1909–10. 1912–13. 1913–14. 1918–19.
cwts. cwts. cwts. cwts.
550,100 561,700 559,400 367,700

In the case of the United States, the consumption of hops by brewers is stated to

1910. 1913. 1914. 1919.
cwts. cwts. cwts. cwts.
Year ending 30th June Consumption by Brewers. 386,551 394,980 392,747 124,327

Statistics relating to the actual consumption in other countries do not appear to be available. The figures given below show the home production, together with the net quantities imported or exported. The home production represents the crops of the autumn of the previous year, whilst the net imports or exports refer to the calendar year stated:

1910. 1913. 1914.
FRANCE. Cwts. Cwts. Cwts.
Home Production 45,000 78,000 70,000
Net Imports 44,000 39,000 19,000
BELGIUM.
Home Production 34,000 91,000 66,000
Net Imports 25,000 10,000 7,000
HOLLAND.
Home Production * * *
Net Imports 13,000 12,000 18,000
GERMANY.
Home Production 119,000 405,000 209,000
Net Exports 108,000 78,000 34,000

Back to