asked the Minister for Lands if he will state what was the value of the stocks on hand at the Central Depôt, Gaeltacht Services, at 31st March, 1946 and 1947, or at the nearest available date in each year.

The value of the stocks on hand at the Central Marketing Depôt of Gaeltacht Services at the 31st March, 1947, was approximately £21,000 and the corresponding figure at the 31st March, 1946, was £28,250.