Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 19 Nov 1953

Vol. 143 No. 3

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports and Exports to “Iron Curtain” Countries.

Mr. O'Leary

asked the Taoiseach if he will give particulars of the imports from, and the exports to, countries behind the iron curtain during the past 12 months.

Donnchadh Ó Briain

While the Deputy's question does not precisely define the limits of the areas concerned, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving particulars of the imports from and the exports to the U.S.S.R. and certain specified European countries during the 12 months ended 30th September, 1953.

Following is the statement:—

TRADE with U.S.S.R. and other specified countries in the twelve months ended 30th September, 1953.

U.S.S.R.	£
Imports	Total	176,793
Lumber, sawn, planed or dressed	155,394
Plywood	19,768
Oilseeds, oils, fats, etc.	1,025
Other articles	606
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports	Nil
CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Imports	Total	205,554
Glass and glassware	2,319
Asbestos slates	13,855
Clay construction materials, tiles	1,792
Other non-metalliferous mine and quarry products	1,553
Non-ferrous ores, metals and manufactures	1,485
Machines and machinery and parts	3,060
Electrical goods and apparatus	1,996
Tractors, agricultural	6,047
,, other and parts	5,034
Other vehicles and parts	1,129
Lumber, sawn, planed or dressed	116,443
Plywood	28,981
Other wood and timber and manufacturers	1,012
Textiles and manufactures	4,673
Apparel	9,004
Other articles	7,171
Domestic Exports	Total	27,002
Wool, raw	23,247
Cordage, cables, ropes, etc.	3,656
Other articles	99
Re-Exports	Nil
POLAND
Imports	Total	1,980
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports	Nil
GERMANY, EASTERN
Imports	Total	42,067
Muriate of potash	41,528
Other articles	539
Domestic Exports	434
Re-Exports	Nil
HUNGARY
Imports	Total	82
Domestic Exports and Re-Exports	Nil
BULGARIA	Imports, Domestic Exports and Re-Exports.	Nil
RUMANIA
ALBANIA