asked the Taoiseach if he will state the amount of foreign wheat imported this season, and the countries of origin of such imports.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Wheat Imports.
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On the assumption that by "this season" the Deputy means the period from the commencement of the current cereal year on 1st September, 1958, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing the quantity of unmilled wheat, except seeds for sowing, imported in the months September-December, 1958, distinguishing country of origin.
Following is the statement:—
AMOUNT of unmilled wheat (except seeds for sowing) imported in the months September-December, 1958.
|
County of Origin |
Quantity |
|
cwt. |
|
|
Great Britain |
25,143 |
|
United States of America |
293,703 |
|
Canada |
1,324,002 |
|
Argentina |
667,077 |
|
Australia |
269,146 |
|
Total |
2,579,071 |