HC Deb 18 July 1927 vol 209 cc41-2W
Mr. BECKETT

asked the President of the Board of Trade what were the total imports and exports from Northumberland and Durham ports in 1913, 1919, and 1926?

Mr. SAMUEL

The following statement shows the value of merchandise imported into and exported from Northumberland and Durham ports during the years specified. Similar particulars for 1925 have been added in view of the special effects on the activities of the ports in question which resulted from the coal dispute of last year:

Years. Total Imports. Total exports (including re-exports trade
£ £
1913 … … 15,541,170 22,545,782
1919 … … 18,560,256 52,129,898
1925 … … 24,661,451 24,111,826
1926 … … 24,988,150 13,338,295