asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total quantity of wallpaper (including ceilings and borders) imported, and the amount of customs duty paid thereon, during each of the years 1937, 1938 and the nine months ended 30th September, 1939, distinguishing between wallpaper imported (a) under licence, and (b) other than under licence.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Wallpaper.
As the reply consists of a tabular statement, I will, with the Chair's permission, circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement referred to:—
PAPER—WALL AND CEILING.
|
Year |
Wallpaper Imported under Licence |
Wallpaper Imported other than under Licence |
Total |
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|
Quantity Linear yds. |
cwt. |
Duty Paid£ |
Quantity Linear yds. |
cwt. |
Duty Paid£ |
Quantity Linear yds. |
cwt. |
Duty Paid£ |
|
|
1937 |
8,781,965 |
9,194 |
1,666 |
338,395 |
591 |
1,601 |
9,120,360 |
9,785 |
3,267 |
|
1938 |
79,261 |
196 |
95 |
1,416,866 |
1,854 |
6,643 |
1,496,127 |
2,050 |
6,738 |
|
1939(9 Months ended 30/9/39). |
168,033 |
100 |
44 |
659,352 |
917 |
3,173 |
827,385 |
1,017 |
3,217 |