asked the Minister for Industry. Commerce and Tourism if his attention has been drawn to the difference in price of motor parts and accessories in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with particular reference to goods manufactured in the Republic, and if he will make a statement on the matter.

I understand that a comparison of prices of spare parts for motor vehicles in the Republic and Northern Ireland is at present being carried out by consultants enaged by the National Prices Commission and it is hoped that the results of the survey will be available in the near future.