asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the price of ground limestone in each of the member counties of the EEC.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Ground Limestone Prices.
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The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to have included in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Most up-to-date information available on ground limestone prices in EEC countries.
|
Country |
Average Price of Ground Limestone |
|
Belgium |
Retails at £10.48 to £11.98 per ton in sacks |
|
Federal Republic of Germany |
£4.02 per ton delivered in bulk to farmer |
|
France |
£3.28 to £4.10 per ton delivered in bulk to farmer |
|
Italy |
£8.13 per ton delivered in sacks to farmer |
|
Luxembourg |
No information available as ground limestone usage is insignificant |
|
Netherlands |
£8.49 per ton delivered in sacks to farmer |