asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) the quantity of tinned potatoes imported annually into this country, and (b) the countries of origin; further, what considerations warrant such imports.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Tinned Potatoes.
I understand that a consignment of approximately three cwt. of tinned potatoes was imported from the United States of America in November, 1955. I am not aware of any previous imports of tinned potatoes or of the considerations which warranted the recent importation, on which a customs duty of 6d. per lb. was paid.