asked the Taoiseach if he is in a position to estimate the net deficit in the current transactions of the balance of trade for 1950.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Balance of Trade Deficit.
The balance of trade, being the excess of the value of imports over that of exports and re-exports, for the year 1950 was £87.2 million.
It is not yet possible to estimate accurately the debit balance on current account of the balance of international payments for 1950, but it is believed to have been approximately £30,000,000.
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