§ Captain GARRO-JONESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is aware that Chinese agents in European countries are buying aeroplanes and aeroplane armament and hiring pilots; and whether he will make diplomatic representations to prevent or restrict such transactions pending the stabilisation of the Chinese situation?
§ Sir A. CHAMBERLAINI am fully aware that both parties in the Chinese
Year. Total Imports consigned from Russia. Exports consigned to Russia. Produced in the United Kingdom. Imported Merchandise. Total. 1,000 £. 1,000 £. 1,000 £. 1,000 £. 1921 … … … 2,695 2,181 1,210 3,391 1922 … … … 8,103 3,641 970 4,611 1923 … … … 9,266 2,492 1,989 4,481 1924 … … … 19,774 3,860 7,212 11,072 1925 … … … 25,322 6,240 13,017 19,257 1926 … … … 23,950 5,861 8,566 14,427 Note.—Prior to 1st April, 1923, the particulars relate to the trade of Great Britain and Ireland with Russia. Subsequent to that date they relate to the trade of Great Britain and Northern Ireland only.