asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the output of fertilisers by domestic manufacturers for the years 1946, 1947, 1948 and 1949 to date.
Written Answers. - Fertiliser Output.
The total home production of superphosphates and compound manures for the years 1946, 1947 and 1948 was as follows:—
Year |
Superphosphates and Compound Manures |
Tons |
|
1946 |
129,795 |
1947 |
142,648 |
1948 |
146,800 |
Figures for 1948 are provisional and subject to revision. Information is not yet available for the year 1949 to date.