asked the Taoiseach if he will state the quantity of onions imported in each of the months May, June and July, 1952 and 1953, and the approximate quantity of imported onions held in stock when the ban on importation came into force on 1st August, 1953.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Onions.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the quantity of onions imported in each of the months in question. Information on the stocks of onions is not available.
Following is the statement:—
QUANTITY of Onions imported in each month May to July, 1952 and 1953.
|
Month |
Quantity |
|
|
1952 |
1953 |
|
|
cwt. |
cwt. |
|
|
May |
13,719 |
11,546 |
|
June |
8,227 |
17,628 |
|
July |
30,061 |
61,490 |