asked the Taoiseach if he will state the value of knitwear imported during the 12 months ended 31st May, 1956, or the nearest date for which statistics are available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Knitwear.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving details of the imports in the year ended 30th April, 1956, of the several categories of knitted goods distinguished in the Official Import List. Particulars for the month of May, 1956, are not yet available.
Following is the statement:—
Imports of Knitwear in the year ende 30th April, 1956.
|
Description |
Value |
|
£ |
|
|
Knitted fabric in the piece: |
|
|
Cotton |
33,530 |
|
Woollen |
32,416 |
|
Synthetic fibres (rayon, nylon, etc.) |
47,640 |
|
Other |
8,718 |
|
Knitted wool or string gloves, including crocheted |
9,634 |
|
Outerwear, knitted or made of knitted fabric: |
|
|
Wool: |
|
|
Cardigans, pullovers, jerseys, jumpers and similar articles: |
|
|
Men's and boys' |
23,116 |
|
Women's and girls' |
101,592 |
|
Other, of wool |
26,508 |
|
Of other materials |
9,950 |
|
Underwear and nightwear: |
|
|
Knitted or made of knitted fabric: |
|
|
Of wool |
34,802 |
|
Of other materials |
14,907 |
|
Stockings and hose: |
|
|
Of wool |
18,092 |
|
,, silk |
613 |
|
,, nylon |
559,422 |
|
,, other synthetic fibres |
9,273 |
|
,, other materials |
32,983 |
|
Total of above items |
£963,196 |