asked the Minister for the Environment the cost of the importation of bitumen for road construction each year for the period 1980 to 1985; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Imports of Bitumen.
38.
Information regarding imports of bitumen is not available in my Department. The following is the value of sales of bitumen to local authorities by contractors on the combined purchasing scheme list in each of the years from 1980 to 1985 inclusive:—
|
1980 |
£5,738,687 |
|
1981 |
£7,706,512 |
|
1982 |
£9,245,200 |
|
1983 |
£12,061,195 |
|
1984 |
£11,426,630 |
|
1985 |
£12,680,728 |
Details of sales of bitumen to private contractors engaged in road construction are not available in my Department.