Richard Bruton
Question:71 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the value of imports and exports, in each of the years 1987-1991, of (1) bread (2) flour confectionary, such as cakes and pastries etc. and (3) biscuits.
Written Answers. - Value of Imports/Exports.
The available information relates to the imports and exports of (a) bread and (b) pastry, cakes, biscuits and bakers' wares. I propose to circulate a statement giving the information for 1987 to 1991:
Following is the statement:
Value of Imports*
|
1987 |
1988 |
1989 |
1990 |
1991 |
|
|
£000 |
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|
(a)Bread |
1,533 |
5,097 |
6,157 |
4,865 |
8,157 |
|
(b)Pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares |
45,978 |
55,263 |
58,511 |
64,292 |
72,961 |
Value of Exports*
|
1987 |
1988 |
1989 |
1990 |
1991 |
|
|
£000 |
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|
(a)Bread |
1,596 |
3,000 |
4,174 |
4,308 |
4,283 |
|
(b)Pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers' wares |
11,950 |
15,189 |
17,112 |
13,067 |
13,531 |
*In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include (a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200, (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.
Richard Bruton
Question:72 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Taoiseach the number of coffins that were imported into Ireland in 1990, 1991 and 1992 to date; and if he will give the number landed in Dublin.
Coffins are not separately distinguished in the Customs and Excise Tariff of Ireland. Accordingly, the data on imports requested by the Deputy is not available.