asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the quantities of butter exported in the years 1944, 1945 and 1946; and also the amount sent to Europe by way of gift during the same period.

Exports in 1944 to 1,000 to 27 tons 10 cwts. and in 1945 to 1,000 tons. There were no exports of butter in 1946. The whole of the 1945 export was sent by way of gift for the relief of distress in Europe.