Imports of Spirits into Brass. (Hansard, 11 November 1908)

HC Deb 11 November 1908 vol 196 c263 263

§ MR. ARMITAGE (Leeds, Central)
To ask the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies what quantities of gin and rum were imported into Brass in 1907.

§ THE UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Colonel SEELY,) Liverpool, Abercromby
The total quantity of spirits imported into Brass in 1907 was 155,800 gallons.

§ MR. ARMITAGE
Can the hon. Gentleman tell the House the difference between gin and rum?

§ COLONEL SEELY
No, Sir; I must leave it to my hon. friend himself to decide what the difference is. Of course, if he wants technical details. I shall be happy to get them for him.