asked the Minister for Finance if it is Government policy to reduce imports this year; and, if so, if he will state the principal items of imports which it is proposed will be curtailed and the manner in which it is proposed that the curtailment will be brought about.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Curtailment of Imports.
I have nothing to add to the reply which I gave to a question asked by the Deputy on March 25th with regard to the reduction of imports from countries outside the sterling area. In the course of my Budget statement I shall refer to the Government's policy in relation to the balance of payments generally.