asked the Taoiseach the value of (a) imports from and (b) exports to the United States of America in 1981.
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Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Trade Statistics.
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asked the Taoiseach the value of (a) imports from and (b) exports to the Soviet Union in 1981.
8.
asked the Taoiseach the value of (a) imports from and (b) exports to Britain in 1981.
9.
asked the Taoiseach the value of (a) imports from and (b) exports to Argentina in 1981.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 7, 8 and 9 together.
In 1981 the value of trade with these countries was: United States of America: Imports £767.9 million, Exports £304.0 million; Soviet Union: Imports £31.6 million, Exports £24.6 million; Great Britain: Imports £2,933.9 million, Exports £1,587.9 million; Argentina: Imports £6.0 million, Exports £9.5 million.
I would like to ask the Minister about the reply to Question Nos. 8 and 9. Does he anticipate there will be any alteration in these figures in view of the stand we have taken in regard to the Falkland crisis?
I could not say.
This is a statistical question.
Was consideration given to this before the Irish stand was decided?
That is a policy question. I have given the statistical information sought for 1981.