asked the Taoiseach the monthly cumulative trade deficit for 1978 and 1979 for each month, January to May inclusive.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trade Deficit.
5.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement containing the information requested by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:
Monthly cumulative trade totals for the periods January-May 1978 and 1979.
£million
|
1978 |
1979 |
|||||
|
Imports |
Exports |
Import Excess |
Imports |
Exports |
Import Excess |
|
|
January |
291.0 |
220.1 |
70.9 |
364.3 |
218.2 |
146.1 |
|
January-February |
557.7 |
421.7 |
136.0 |
705.2 |
476.8 |
228.4 |
|
January-March |
843.0 |
656.7 |
186.4 |
1,105.9 |
744.6 |
361.3 |
|
January-April |
1,130.8 |
897.3 |
233.6 |
1,482.2* |
1,003.1* |
479.2* |
|
January-May |
1,503.4 |
1,144.6 |
358.8 |
1,947.7* |
1,316.9* |
630.8* |
* Provisional.