HC Deb 29 November 1938 vol 342 cc254-5W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give the balance of trade between this country and Germany and between this country and Russia for 1931 and for 1937–38?

Mr. Stanley

The following table shows the total declared value of merchandise imported into and exported from the United Kingdom in trade with Germany and the Soviet Union, respectively,

Country of consignment and period Imports into the United Kingdom. Exports from the United Kingdom. Excess of imports over exports.
Produce and manufactures of the United Kingdom. Imported merchandise.
£'000. £'000. £'000. £'000.
Germany:—
1931 … 64,163 18,412 13,590 32,161
1937 … 36,118 21,561 7,321 7,236
9 months ended:
September, 1937 … 26,297 16,189 5,787 4,321
September, 1938 … 22,688 15,236 4,612 2,840
Soviet Union:—
1931 … 32,286 7,291 1,912 23,083
1937 … 29,124 3,085 16,420 9,619
9 months ended:
September, 1937 … 18,584 1,894 12,767 3,923
September, 1938 … 13,674 4,387 8,471 816