asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the total quantity and value of articles (rope, cord, twine, etc.) to which Emergency Imposition of Duties (No. 158) Order, 1938, applies, imported during each of the years 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, and the nine months ended 30th September, 1938, and the total amount of customs duties levied from these articles or any of these articles in each year.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Rope, Cord, Twine, etc.
The information is not readily available, and its compilation to the desired extent would involve such a large expenditure of time and labour that I suggest that the Deputy's purpose will be sufficiently achieved if the figures for 1934, 1935 and 1936 are not pressed for. If he will repeat his question with that modification in about 14 days, I hope that the necessary material will then be available.