asked the Taoiseach if he will state (a) the number of barrels of seed wheat imported in each of the years 1954, 1955, and 1956; and (b) the countries from which the wheat was imported and the quantity in each case.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wheat Imports.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the particulars required.
Following is the statement:—
QUANTITY of seed wheat imported in each year 1954-56.
|
Country of Origin |
Quantity |
||
|
1954 |
1955 |
1956 |
|
|
barrels |
barrels |
barrels |
|
|
Great Britain |
45,546 |
82,795 |
24,292 |
|
Belgium |
1 |
— |
— |
|
Denmark |
8,956 |
6,202 |
5,142 |
|
France |
2 |
— |
— |
|
Netherlands |
54 |
1,494 |
24 |
|
Sweden |
5,591 |
4,524 |
724 |
|
Union of South Africa |
1 |
— |
— |
|
TOTAL |
60,151 |
95,015 |
30,182 |