HC Deb 26 March 1936 vol 310 c1430W
Miss CAZALET

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will give statistical information to show the progress of cotton growing in Nigeria since 1933?

Mr. THOMAS

Exports of cotton from Nigeria have increased almost two and a-half times since the 1933 crop. The following figures show the progressive increase over the past three crop-years:

  • In 1932–33, 9¾ million lbs.;
  • In 1933–34, 11¼ million lbs., and
  • In 1934–35, 23½ million lbs.
I may add that it is anticipated that exports for the year 1935–36 will reach a still higher figure.

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