16 MARCH 1929, Page 36

POOR TRADE FIGURES.

The trade figures for the month of February were distinctly disappointing even after allowing for the fact of February in last year having contained an extra working day. The value of imports was down £7,500,000 and exports nearly £3,000,000, an unfavourable feature being the continued dullness in the export of textiles. Moreover, in view of the severe weather on the Continent, it had been hoped that there would have been a considerable increase in exports of coal ; as a matter of fact, there was a small decline.

A. W. K.