asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total quantity and value of soap (including substitutes and powders) imported each year since 1944 and to the latest available month in 1951 and, further, if he will give the home production for the same years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Soap Imports.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the desired information.
The following is the statement:—
IMPORTS of Soap (including Soap Substitutes and Soap Powders) for the years 1944-1950 and for January-October, 1951, together with the Home Production of Soap and Soap Powders.
|
Period |
Imports |
Home Production* |
||
|
Quantity |
Value |
Quantity |
Value |
|
|
cwt. |
£ |
cwt. |
£ |
|
|
1944 |
10,943 |
41,547 |
135,413 |
657,272 |
|
1945 |
11,023 |
41,829 |
152,823 |
755,809 |
|
1946 |
13,048 |
50,496 |
186,816 |
813,017 |
|
1947 |
11,840 |
60,615 |
162,544 |
744,063 |
|
1948 |
18,899 |
100,072 |
158,264 |
875,373 |
|
1949 |
13,194 |
83,057 |
249,174 |
1,212,107 |
|
1950 |
14,511 |
103,293 |
255,939 |
1,065,228 |
|
January-October, 1951 |
13,748 |
88,483 |
† |
† |
*It is not possible to include particulars for the home production of detergents and soap substitutes without disclosing information relating to individual concerns. The total value of such production is not large.
†Not yet available.