HC Deb 14 May 1936 vol 312 c579W
Mr. ASTOR

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the value of British exports to Manchuria in the years 1933, 1934 and 1935?

Captain WALLACE

Prior to the 1st January, 1934, the figures of imports from and exports to Manchuria were included in the statistics for China. I regret, therefore, that I am unable to supply the information desired in respect of the year 1933. In the years 1934 and 1935, United Kingdom exports to Manchuria were valued at £79,556 and £44,422 respectively. The principal port of entry for imports into Manchuria is Dairen in the Kwantung Leased Territory the figures for which are shown separately in the statistics. United Kingdom exports to the Kwantung Territory were as follow:

£
1933 … … … 238,092
1934 … … … 370,388
1935 … … … 335,783

Mr. ASTOR

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department how many British firms were operating in Manchuria in 1931, 1933, 1934, and 1935?

Captain WALLACE

From the information available in the Department of Overseas Trade it would appear that the numbers of British firms operating in Manchuria were:—28 in 1931, 30 in 1933, 26 in 1934, 24 in 1935.