asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state whether the cargo of basic slag recently imported into this country from Belgium was an ordinary commercial transaction between the two countries, or whether it forms part of a trading arrangement in respect of cattle sent to Belgium earlier in the year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Belgian Basic Slag Cargo.
The purchase of the consignment of basic slag referred to was an ordinary commercial transaction not connected with the export of cattle to Belgium.