asked the Taoiseach the tonnage and monetary value of chalk and plasticine imported in 1982 and 1983.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Chalk and Plasticine Imports.
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The available information relates to the importation of modelling pastes, writing, drawing, tailors' and billiards' chalks, and other chalk. The relevant quantities and values are given in the following table:
|
1982 |
1983 |
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|
Tonnes |
£ |
Tonnes |
£ |
|
|
Modelling Pastes |
35 |
52,874 |
29 |
38,196 |
|
Writing, Drawing, Tailors' and Billiards Chalks |
51 |
99,553 |
56 |
95,118 |
|
Other Chalk |
1,907 |
172,342 |
2,950 |
281,284 |
|
Total |
1,994 |
324,769 |
3,035 |
414,598 |