asked the Taoiseach if he will state the value of imported (a) beers, (b) spirits, and (c) wines in each year since 1950.
Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports of Beer, Spirits and Wines.
I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the value (c.i.f.) of beers, spirits and wines imported in each year 1950-56.
Following is the statement:—
VALUE (c.i.f.) of beers, spirits and wines imported in each year 1950-1956.
Year |
Beer (including ale, stout and porter) |
Spirits |
Wines |
£ |
£ |
£ |
|
1950 |
50,527 |
321,074 |
582,652 |
1951 |
65,880 |
585,619 |
674,511 |
1952 |
80,108 |
370,400 |
479,422 |
1953 |
97,333 |
372,872 |
483,862 |
1954 |
138,219 |
596,830 |
572,197 |
1955 |
208,608 |
590,614 |
661,091 |
1956 |
227,293 |
673,886 |
685,005 |