asked the Taoiseach the total quantities of strawberries and raspberries imported into this country for each of the three most recent years for which statistics are available; and the average cost per ton.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fruit Imports.
7.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the information requested for the years 1973, 1974 and 1975.
Following is the statement:
Imports of fresh strawberries and raspberries in 1973, 1974 and 1975 and average cost per ton.
Quantity (tons) |
Average cost per ton |
|
1973 |
||
Strawberries |
1.9 |
£761.6 |
Raspberries |
9.8 |
£357.1 |
1974 |
||
Strawberries |
3.1 |
£587.7 |
Raspberries |
— |
— |
1975* |
||
Strawberries |
26.3 |
£459.2 |
Raspberries |
— |
— |
*Provisional.