asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state the quantity and value of peat moss exported to date, and the names of the countries to which it was exported.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Export of Peat Moss.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
Following is the statement:—
EXPORTS OF PEAT MOSS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY-OCTOBER, '48
|
Country of Consignment |
Quantity |
Value (f.o.b.) |
|
cwts. |
£ |
|
|
Great Britain |
4,552 |
1,828 |
|
Channel Islands |
2,500 |
892 |
|
United States of America |
18,801 |
6,991 |
|
Total |
25,853 |
9,711 |
The foregoing figures include negligible exports of peat.