HC Deb 31 October 1934 vol 293 cc199-200W
Mr. HANNON

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the values of the import and export trade of Japan with Ceylon during the nine months ended 30th September, 1933, and the corresponding period of 1934; and the corresponding trade between the United Kingdom and Ceylon for the same period?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The following are the figures for which my hon. Friend asks:

Imports into Ceylon from Japan: Rupees.
1st January-30th September, 1933 9,106,122
1st January-30th September, 1934 15,514,175
Exports from Ceylon to Japan:
1st January-30th September, 1933 950,099
1st January-30th September, 1934 1,132,597
Imports into Ceylon from the United Kingdom:
1st January-30th September, 1933 21,831,947
1st January-30th September, 1934 27,478,563
Exports from Ceylon to the United Kingdom:
1st January-30th September, 1933 67,088,879
1st January-30th September, 1934 99,614,353