asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total quantity of eggs exported to (a) Great Britain, and (b) the continental countries, in the period 1st January, 1956, to the latest date for which statistics are available.
Questions— Oral Answers. - Export of Eggs.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
QUANTITIES of Eggs exported to Great Britain and the continental countries in the period January—June, 1956.
Description and country of destination |
Unit of Quantity |
Quantity |
Eggs in shell: |
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Great Britain |
gt. hnd. |
267,054 |
Germany (Federal Republic) |
,, |
6,543 |
Switzerland |
,, |
16,500 |
Italy |
,, |
150 |
Spain |
,, |
134,246 |
Eggs not in shell: |
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Great Britain |
cwt. |
251 |