§ Mr. Buchananasked 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. MeacherFollowing 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.