asked the Taoiseach the estimated expenditure on tobacco and cigarettes (a) in each of the years 1962, 1963 and 1964, and (b) in terms of the purchasing power of £1 in 1940 and in 1950.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Expenditure on Tobacco and Cigarettes.
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I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the particulars requested by the Deputy for 1962 and 1963. Corresponding information for 1964 is not yet available.
Following is the statement:—
ESTIMATED expenditure on tobacco and cigarettes in 1962 and 1963.
|
Year |
Valued at current prices |
Valued at 1940 prices |
Valued at 1950 prices |
|
£million |
|||
|
1962 |
43.3 |
12.3 |
19.8 |
|
1963 |
47 |
13 |
21 |