asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the total stock of tea held by Tea Importers Ltd. now and at the corresponding date in 1955.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tea Stocks.
Mr. Lemass
The total stocks of tea held by Tea Importers Ltd. on the 1st November, 1955, and on the 1st November, 1956 amounted to 16,315,000 lbs. and 12,129,000 lbs. respectively.
Mr. Lemass
Will the Minister state if these stocks are in the country?
They are not all in the country. Some are in transit and some are loading.