HC Deb 27 November 1912 vol 44 c1285W
Mr. HORNER

asked the Vice-President of the Department of Agriculture (Ireland) the approximate amount and value of butter made in Ireland during 1911; how much of this in amount and value was made in creameries; and can he state the approximate amount and value of butter exported from Ireland in 1911, and the amount and value of this export butter made in creameries?

Mr. T. W. RUSSELL

It is estimated that the total quantity of butter made in Ireland in the year 1911 Was approximately 1,247,000 cwts., and that its value was £6,648,000. The quantity of butter exported from Ireland in that year was 688,362 cwts., valued at £3,671,264. No official information is available, nor can an estimate at present be made as to the total quantity or value of creamery butter made in or exported from Ireland.