asked the Taoiseach the quantity and value of wholly or partially processed potatoes imported in 1974.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Potato Imports.
7.
The external trade statistics do not contain a separate category for all forms of processed potatoes. The available data relating to imports in the year 1974 are as follows:
|
Metric tons |
£ |
|
|
Dried, dehydrated or evaporated potatoes |
3.9 |
1,135 |
|
Flour, meal and flakes of potato |
236.5 |
105,257 |
|
Potato starch |
542.3 |
70,418 |
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