HC Deb 22 February 1957 vol 565 c101W
Captain Kerby

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what was the volume and value of turtle products exported by the Cayman Islands in 1955–56; what was the average weight and landed cost of a turtle; and what was the average gross profit per reptile taken.

Mr. Profumo

The Governor of Jamaica has supplied the following figures for the export of turtle products from the Cayman Islands in 1955 and 1956:

Volume Value
lbs. £
1955 656,432 51,290
1956 650,721 42,309

The average weight per turtle was 150 lb. I am asking the Governor whether any details of average landed cost and gross profit per reptile are available, and will write to my hon. Friend when I get the reply.

Forward to