asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total quantity and value of cork flooring imported during each of the months March, April and May, 1945, and from the 1st June, 1945, to date; whether these goods have been imported under licence; and, if so, the names of the firms to which the licences were issued; and whether licences to import have been refused to other firms; and, if so, the names of these firms and the reasons for the refusal.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Cork Flooring.
I take it that the Deputy is referring to cork carpets and cork carpeting mentioned at Reference No.89/1 in the Customs and Excise Tariff. There was no importation of any goods of this description in the period mentioned by the Deputy.