asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he can state the quantities and values of men's and boys' overcoats included in the figure of 301,570 and amount of £380,898 as shown under imports into the Irish Free State in Trade and Shipping Statistics for 1928, and further, if he can give the required information for the periods January to September (inclusive), 1928, and January to September (inclusive), 1929.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trade and Shipping Statistics.
Mr. Hogan
Information as to the number and value of men's and boys' overcoats imported is not available. The particulars from which the statistics are compiled are those declared by the importers in accordance with the Official Import List, which does not require separate description of men's and boys' overcoats.
In view of the fact that there is now a tariff operating on clothing, and further, in view of the fact that the Department of Statistics is desirous of finding out what effect on the manufacture in the Saorstát this tariff is having, would the Minister not consider the advisability of segregating men's and boys' clothing from other wearing apparel?
Mr. Hogan
Would the Deputy put down another question on that subject?
It would save time if the Minister would answer now.