asked the Taoiseach the value of exports to Libya in 1980; the estimated value in 1981; and the value and quantity of the major commodities involved.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle it is proposed to circulate in the Official Report a statement giving the available information.

Following is the statement:

Exports to Libya

: Will the Minister give the House the principal commodities involved and their value.

Our main export is cattle and the value in 1980 was £55½ million while in January-October 1981 the value was £73 million.

What is the second largest commodity involved and the value?

Value of other food preparations was £2.3 million, but, in fact, the second largest commodity was "men's and boys' outer garments valued at £2.4 million.