asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can make any statement showing what trade has been carried on with Russia during the last six months; and in what commodities the greater part of the business has been done?

The imports into the United Kingdom, consigned from Russia, registered during the six months ended 31st March, 1923, were valued at £5,886,000. The exports of United Kingdom produce and manufactures during the same period consigned to Russia were valued at £1,570,000 and the re-exports of foreign and colonial merchandise to £575,000. Details of the various commodities are not yet available.