asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that large quantities of biscuits are being imported into this country that could and should be produced here; and if there is any way by which he can prohibit these imports.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Biscuit Imports.
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Whilst imports of biscuits have increased in recent years, exports of Irish biscuits have also risen. Net imports represent only a very small proportion of the total market. In the circumstances the question of prohibiting the importation of biscuits does not arise.