HC Deb 05 March 1924 vol 170 c1430W
Mr. SANDEMAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade the quantities of jute yarn and cloth imported into Great Britain from Germany during the years 1921, 1922, and 1923, respectively?

Mr. LUNN

The following statement shows the quantities of jute yarn and jute piece goods imported into the United Kingdom during the years 1921, 1922 and 1923 and registered as consigned from Germany:—

Year. Jute Yarn. Jute Piece Goods.
Lbs. Square yards. Cwts.
1921 42,435 6,628,127 =39,961
1922 56,993 13,939,448 =85,799
1923 1,705,225 35,017,317 =197,962

From the 1st April, 1923, direct imports into the Irish Free State from Germany have been excluded from the accounts.