asked the Taoiseach if he will state (a) the adverse trade balance on 31st March 1970 and (b) the deficit in the balance of payments on the same date.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Balance of Payments.
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The adverse trade balance for the 12 months ending on 31st March, 1970 was £216.8 million.
A preliminary estimate of the imbalance of payments for the calendar year 1969 indicates a deficit of about £60 million. The final estimate will be available shortly.