asked the Taoiseach if he will state the total adverse balance of trade in each of the months of 1956, and in the corresponding periods in 1954 and 1955.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Adverse Balance of Trade.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the import excess in respect of merchandise trade in the specified periods.
Following is the statement:—
Import excess in respect of merchandise trade in each month January-April, 1954, 1955 and 1956.
|
Month |
1954 |
1955 |
1956 |
|
£000 |
£000 |
£000 |
|
|
January |
7,448 |
6,296 |
10,997 |
|
February |
6,778 |
8,720 |
10,021 |
|
March |
7,084 |
10,231 |
7,467 |
|
April |
5,983 |
8,348 |
6,779 |