asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state (1) the estimated production from the wool clip in each of the years 1948, 1949 and 1950; (2) the amount retained each year for home requirements; (3) the estimated requirements for the home market in 1951 and (4) the steps being taken to retain sufficient wool for the home market.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Production from Wool Clip.
As regards (1), the figures are:—1948, 11.1 million lbs.; 1949, 11.7 million lbs.; 1950, figures not yet available.
As regards (2), the figures are:— 1948, 3.5 million lbs.; 1949, 2.7 million lbs.; 1950, figures not yet available.
As regards (3) and (4), both these matters are being considered by me at the moment.