asked the Taoiseach if he will make a statement on the number of tons of chlorofluorocarbons which were imported (a) this year to date and (b) last year.
Written Answers. - Chlorofluorocarbon Imports.
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The available information relates to halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens. Imports for January to July 1989 and the year 1988 are given in the following table:
|
Commodity |
Jan-July |
Year |
|
1989 |
1988 |
|
|
Tonnes |
||
|
Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens |
672 |
1,242 |
|
of which: |
||
|
Only fluorinated and chlorinated |
329 |
—* |
|
other |
343 |
—* |
*Not available.
In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include:
(a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200;
(b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport;
(c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.