asked the Minister for Finance if he will state what quantity of tobacco was released from bond to manufacturers in the months of August and September, and in the first fortnight of October this year; and also the amounts released in the corresponding periods last year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Release of Tobacco from Bond.
The reply is in the form of a tabular statement and, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be circulated in the Official Report.
The information desired by the Deputy is as follows:—
Quantity of tobacco released from bond to manufacturers in the months of August and September and in the first fortnight of October in the years 1946 and 1947.
August |
September |
First fortnight of October (1st-14th) |
|
lbs. |
lbs. |
lbs. |
|
1946 |
932,463 |
1,016,500 |
472,025 |
1947 |
908,201 |
1,097,576 |
482,644 |