asked the Taoiseach if he will state in respect of each of the last ten years the total cost of imports of materials for (a) industry, and (b) agriculture.
Written Answers. - Imports of Agricultural and Industrial Materials.
The following table gives the information asked for by the Deputy:—
VALUE (c.i.f.) of imports of materials for (a) industry and (b) agriculture during each of the years 1946-1955.
|
Year |
Materials for |
|
|
(a) Industry |
(b) Agriculture* |
|
|
£ million |
||
|
1946 |
42.1 |
1.7 |
|
1947 |
73.3 |
2.2 |
|
1948 |
77.0 |
3.4 |
|
1949 |
73.9 |
3.9 |
|
1950 |
95.9 |
5.0 |
|
1951 |
122.3 |
6.3 |
|
1952 |
99.9 |
5.5 |
|
1953 |
103.7 |
7.4 |
|
1954 |
99.8 |
9.0 |
|
1955 |
118.7 |
10.0 |
*Imports of materials for agriculture, e.g. maize, which were processed before use in this country have been included in materials for industry.