HC Deb 29 March 1933 vol 276 c1006W
Mr. MANDER

asked the President of the Board of Trade the exports to China and Japan since September, 1931, of military aeroplanes, tanks, armoured cars, heavy guns and high explosives?

Dr. BURGIN

The precise information asked for is not available, but during the 18 months ended February, 1933, the total declared value of the domestic exports of ordnance and high explosives from the United Kingdom consigned to China and Japan amounted to £51,816 and £299,653, respectively. It is not possible to state how much of the high explosives was for military use.