Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Trade Statistics.
- Trade with the Soviet Union 2 speeches
Imports from the Soviet Union were £33 million in 1987 and £34 million in 1988; exports were £21 million and £16 million. Early 1989 figures showed lower imports and higher exports year on year.
Austin Deasy, Vincent Brady
- Trade with the United States 3 speeches
Imports from the United States rose from £1,555 million in 1987 to £1,623 million in 1988, while exports increased from £834 million to £950 million. The Chair then moved to priority questions.
Austin Deasy, Vincent Brady, Seán Treacy
asked the Taoiseach the value of (a) imports and (b) exports to and from the Soviet Union in 1987 and 1988; and the projections for 1989.
Comment on this
The imports from the Soviet Union were valued at £33 million and £34 million in 1987 and 1988 respectively. Exports to the Soviet Union amounted to £21 million in 1987 and £16 million in 1988.
In the period January to February 1989, the latest for which figures are available, imports from the Soviet Union at £4.5 million were £0.5 million down on the corresponding 1988 period. Exports also amounted to £4.4 million which is £1.9 million above the January to February 1988 figure.
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Comment on this
asked the Taoiseach the value of (a) imports and (b) exports to and from the United States in 1987 and 1988.
Comment on this
The imports from the United States of America were valued at £1,555 million and £1,623 million in 1987 and 1988 respectively. Exports to the United States of America amounted to £834 million in 1987 and £950 million in 1988.
