asked the Taoiseach the tonnage and value of chipboard imported in 1984; and the tonnage and value of chipboard manufactured in this country in the period.
Written Answers. - Imports of Chipboard.
37.
The information available from the external trade statistics relates to "reconstituted wood" and is contained in the following statement. Information on the manufacture of this commodity is not available for reasons of confidentiality.
Following is the statement:
Imports of reconstituted wood in 1984
|
Quantity (Metric tons) |
Value (£000) |
|
|
Reconstituted wood made from wood wool, wood flour, wood shavings, sawdust or other wood waste |
67,771 |
16,745 |
|
Flaxboard |
110 |
20 |
|
Total |
67,881 |
16,765 |