asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he can state the quantity of butter substitutes for confectionery or cooking purposes imported into this country for the last year for which figures are available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Butter Substitutes.
I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
The following is the statement:—
IRELAND
Imports of Butter Substitutes for confectionery or cooking purposes in the twelve months ended 31st March, 1949.
|
Description |
Quantity |
|
cwt. |
|
|
Margarine |
— |
|
Animal oils and fats, refined, edible |
|
|
Lard |
1 |
|
,,imitation |
— |
|
Oleo Oil |
— |
|
Other fats |
67 |
|
Other Oils |
3,374 |
|
Vegetable oils and fats, refined, edible— |
|
|
Cocoanut |
— |
|
Palm |
— |
|
Other sorts (other than Olive Oil and Cotton Seed Oil) liable to duty as such |
446 |
|
Other sorts, not elsewhere specified or included |
13 |