HC Deb 17 November 1932 vol 270 cc1291-2W
Mr. L. SMITH

asked the President of the Board of Trade the value of the aircraft and aircraft engines, etc., exported from this country during the present year; and whether there has been any increase in such exports since British aeroplanes secured the world speed and height records?

Dr. BURGIN

During the first 10 months of 1932, the total declared value of aeroplanes, airships and balloons and parts thereof manufactured in the United Kingdom and exported therefrom was £1,440,050. As regards the second part of the question, the corresponding figures for the first 10 months of 1930 and 1931 were £1,721,121 and £1,577,989 respectively.