James Leonard
Question:42 Mr. Leonard asked the Taoiseach the value of imports of nursery stock for the last accounting year for which there are returns.
Written Answers. - Nursery Stock Imports.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in the following table:—
Imports.*
|
Description |
Year 1992 |
|
£000 |
|
|
Roses |
68.2 |
|
Trees, shrubs and bushes |
1,796.2 |
|
Other outdoor plants |
185.6 |
|
Total |
2,050.1 |
* In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include:—
(a) transactions (non dutiable) of less than £200 each;
(b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and
(c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.