asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state, with regard to the proposed change-over from quota protection to tariff protection, in the case of what industries the level of tariff protection has been decided; what was the level in each case; and at what date it is expected that the proposed change from quota to tariff will take place in each of these industries.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Protection of Industries.
57.
Rates of duty have been determined in relation to all commodities which are or were subject to quota restrictions. Particulars of the commodities and of the customs duties are given in a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to have circulated with the Official Report.
With regard to the concluding part of the Deputy's question, the position concerning quotas, generally, is being kept under constant review in the light of developments which may arise from membership of international trade blocs and the necessity to promote industrial re-adaptation and a higher level of efficiency in industry.
Following is the statement:
CUSTOMS Duties in relation to goods which are or were subject to Quota restrictions
|
Goods |
Customs Duty (see note below) |
Whether duty is in operation |
|
Motor Tyres |
50% (flat) |
In operation |
|
Cycle Tyres |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
,,,, |
|
Leather Footwear |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
Not in operation |
|
Rubber Footwear |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
,,,,,, |
|
Motor Vehicles and Component Parts. |
75% (flat) |
,,,,,, |
|
Silk Hose |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
In operation |
|
Rubber proofed clothing |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
,,,, |
|
Woollen and Synthetic Piece Goods. |
75% or 18/- per sq. yd. (full), 50% or 12/- per sq. yd. (pref.) |
Not in operation |
|
Brushes |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
In operation |
|
Electric Lamps |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
,,,, |
|
Sparking plugs |
50% (flat) or 1/6d. each |
,,,, |
|
Laminated Springs |
50% (flat) |
,,,, |
|
Ladies' Hats |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
,,,, |
|
Wood Screws |
75% (full), 50% (pref.) |
,,,, |
|
Woven Cotton Piece Goods |
75% or 4/- per sq. yd. (full), 50% or 2/8d. per sq. yd. (pref.) |
Not in operation |
|
Superphosphates |
20% (full) Nil (pref.) |
In operation. |
Note:— The duties shown in the second column have been subjected to two 10% reductions except in the case of motor tyres, where there has been one 10% reduction.
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asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state, in the case of each industry which is protected by quota, the percentage of the total home market for the goods produced by the industry which is at present represented by the permitted quota of imports.
As the reply to the Deputy's question is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Commodity subject to Quota |
Percentage of domestic market represented by imports |
|
Motor Tyres |
8.25 |
|
Cycle Tyres |
1.85 |
|
Motor Cars |
Nil |
|
Commercial Vehicles |
Nil |
|
Component parts for assembly of motor cars and commercial vehicles |
Nil |
|
Laminated Springs |
2.6 |
|
Sparking Plugs |
2.15 |
|
Electric Lamps |
2.4 |
|
Wood Screws |
6.0 |
|
Miscellaneous Brushes |
2.60 |
|
Leather Footwear |
5 |
|
Rubber Footwear |
14 |
|
Silk House |
6 |
|
Cotton Piece Goods |
33.3 |
|
Woollen and Synthetic Piece Goods |
35.6 |
|
Felt Hats |
36.5 |
|
Superphosphates |
1 |