HC Deb 18 July 1939 vol 350 c216W
Squadron-Leader Hulbert

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs how many tons of iron ore have been ex ported from Newfoundland to Germany during the past 12 months, and the approximate value?

Sir T. Inskip

I am informed that in the 12 months ending on the 30th June last exports of iron ore from Newfound land to Germany, which has for many years been the principal foreign market for Newfoundland ore, amounted to approximately 1,250,000 tons, with a declared value at the point of export of approximately $3,200,000.