Jim Higgins
Ceist:22 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Taoiseach if he will outline the amount of timber exports and imports in respect of each of the years from 1987 to 1991.
Written Answers. - Timber Exports/Imports.
I propose to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
Imports and Exports of Timber*
|
Year |
Imports |
Exports |
||
|
Tonnes (000) |
£ Million |
Tonnes (000) |
£ Million |
|
|
1987 |
199 |
55.1 |
315 |
19.6 |
|
1988 |
209 |
61.7 |
340 |
26.3 |
|
1989 |
245 |
77.3 |
337 |
28.1 |
|
1990 |
263 |
87.5 |
320 |
29.3 |
|
Jan-Oct' 91 |
189 |
57.1 |
347 |
24.2 |
* In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include:—
(a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200 each;
(b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and
(c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.