asked the Taoiseach the total amount of margarine consumed in Ireland each year since 1955.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Margarine Consumption.
3.
With your permission, Sir, I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the information requested by the Deputy.
Following is the statement:—
ESTIMATED total consumption of margarine in each year 1955-1965 (including that used for further production).
|
Year |
Consumption (000 cwt) |
|
1955 |
154 |
|
1956 |
152 |
|
1957 |
164 |
|
1958 |
175 |
|
1959 |
185 |
|
1960 |
199 |
|
1961 |
190 |
|
1962 |
196 |
|
1963 |
202 |
|
1964 |
223* |
|
1965 |
207* |
*Provisional
Could the Parliamentary Secretary inform me if it is on the increase since the Government withdrew the subsidies and imposed the turnover tax?
With your permission, Sir, I propose to circulate the information with the Official Report.
Almost as embarrassing as Nelson Pillar.