HC Deb 02 May 1927 vol 205 cc1289-90W
Mr. CECIL WILSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India the quantity and value, in pounds sterling, of potable spirits imported into India during the year 1925–26; the amount of revenue derived therefrom; and the countries from which the spirits were exported?

Earl WINTERTON

The following table gives the information asked for. Imports into India by sea during 1925–26 of potable spirits, distinguishing countries of origin. (NOTE.—Values are shown in sterling at the rate of is. 6d. the rupee.)

Articles and country of origin. Quantity in gallons. Value (£)
Brandy:
United Kingdom 12,843 18,876
Other British possessions 343 667
Germany 47,557 19,803
France 348,892 294,623
Java 7,692 618
Other countries 1,245 1,263
Total 418,572 335,940

Articles and country of origin. Quantity in gallons. Value (£)
Gin:
United Kingdom 81,476 57,599
Other British possessions 156 107
Netherlands 10,765 6,257
Other countries 2,463 1,518
Total 94,860 65,476
Liqueurs:
United Kingdom 4,087 7,769
Other British possessions 63 96
Denmark 986 1,517
Netherlands 984 1,413
France 10,087 10,423
Other countries 1,476 2,322
Total 17,683 24,042
Rum:
United Kingdom 6,163 3,954
Other British possessions 42 51
Germany 13,342 5,042
Java 91,396 7,925
France 320 215
Total 111,263 17,187
Whiskey:
United Kingdom 549,032 701,171
Other British possessions 3,082 4,548
Germany 8,676 4,059
France 6,125 7,621
Other Countries 911 1,085
Total 567,826 718,484
Other potable spirits:
United Kingdom 20,006 57,346
Other British possessions 12,268 5,010
Java 20,953 1,693
China (exclusive of Hong Kong and Macao) 6,175 3,706
Other countries 11,519 9,890
Total 70,921 78,145
Brand total potable spirits 1,281,125 1,239,274

The total net receipts derived from the import of spirits and liqueurs in 1925–26 was Rs.2,18,63,518 at 1s. 6d. to the rupee, £1639,754.