HC Deb 28 January 1977 vol 924 c822W
Mr. Buchanan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the total tonnage of exports and imports to and from the Republic of Ireland, expressed separately for air and surface carriage; in each of the last three years.

Mr. Meacher

Following is the latest available information:

TRADE BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Tonnage (thousands)
1974 1975 1976*
United Kingdom imports—
Air … 23 7 6
Sea … 5,955 4,257 1,785
Irish Land Boundary … 820 1,014 744
United Kingdom exports—
Air … 28 15 10
Sea … 4,613 4,265 3,836
Irish Land Boundary … 723 794 695
* First 9 months.

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