asked the Taoiseach the latest available figures on external trade.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trade Figures.
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The latest available information on external trade relates to the month of September, 1974. The provisional figures were: Imports, £128.6 million; Exports, £93.9 million; Import Excess, £34.7 million.
Will the Parliamentary Secretary state if it is the intention of the Government to curtail drastically imports or if plans are in hand to do this?
The Deputy is referring to matters of policy that are the responsibility of a separate Ministry.