asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total value of cutlery intended to be covered by the Emergency (Imposition of Duties) Order (No. 64), 1935, imported into Saorstát Eireann during (1) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1933, and (2) the 12 months ended 31st December, 1934, and the principal countries of origin, and the amount of customs duty paid in respect of these articles during each of these two periods.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cutlery Imports and Customs Duty Thereon.
Owing to the change in the incidence of the duty and the alteration of the heads under which import statistics are compiled, I am unable to give precisely the information required by the Deputy. Such information as I have been able to obtain is in the form of tabular statements which will be circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the table:—
Value of Cutlery, excluding Razors and Parts of Razors, imported during 1933 and 1934, and amount of Duty collected.
|
Year Ended 31st December |
Value of Cutlery liable to Duty |
Value of Cutlery not liable to Duty |
Total Value of Cutlery |
Amount of Duty |
|
1933 |
£26,594(a) |
£11,433(b) |
£38,027 |
£2,741 |
|
1934 |
30,528(a) |
16,368(b) |
46,896 |
3,325 |
Approximate division as between Principal Countries of consignment:—
|
Year Ended 31st December |
Great Britain |
Germany |
Northern Ireland |
Other Countries |
TOTAL |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
|
1933 |
34,731 |
2,654 |
382 |
260 |
38,027 |
|
1934 |
42,989 |
3,067 |
552 |
288 |
46,896 |
NOTES.
(a) These figures include the values of tongs and knife sharpeners (other than steels) which are not now liable to duty under Emergency (Imposition of Duties) Order, (No. 64) 1935. It is not possible to segregate the figures.
(b) These figures include the values of cutlery which is now liable to duty under Emergency (Imposition of Duties) Order, (No. 64) 1935, and cutlery which is not liable to duty under that Order. It is not possible to segregate the figures.