HC Deb 16 February 1927 vol 202 c945W
Captain GARRO-JONES

asked 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. CHAMBERLAIN

I 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.