Hong Kong and China (Exports)

HC Deb 13 February 1951 vol 484 c40W

Mr. Bevins

asked the President of the Board of Trade the value of United Kingdom exports to Hong Kong and China, respectively, for the first nine months of 1949 and the first nine months of 1950, and the principal commodities they comprised.

Mr. H. Wilson

The value of United Kingdom exports to Hong Kong and China was as follows:

	(Jan.-Sept.).	(Jan.-Sept.).
	1949	1950
	£000	£000
Hong Kong	18,600	19,800
China	2,000	2,300

I am sending the hon. Member a statement showing the principal commodities exported.