§ Mr. LECKIEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the net receipts of Beer Duty in respect of home-made beer brewed between 1st January and 11th September and between 12th September and 31st December in the year 1931 and, if available, in the year 1930?
§ Major ELLIOTThe increase in the Beer Duty took effect as regards beer brewed on and after 11th September, 1931. The receipts for the year 1931 before and after the increase were:
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£ 1st January to 10th September 45,687,000 11th September to 31st December 22,283,000 I regret that comparable figures for the year 1930 are not available.