asked the Taoiseach if he will furnish in regard to external trade in printed matter information for the year 1950 similar to that supplied for the year 1949 in reply to Question No. 2 on the 30th March, 1950.

I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the information available in the matter.

Following is the statement:—

IRELAND

EXTERNAL TRADE IN PRINTED MATTER FOR READING PURPOSES DURING THE YEAR 1950 WITH GREAT BRITAIN, THE SIX COUNTIES AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

(Country of Origin for Imports: Country of Destination of Exports).