§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what quantity of spirits was taken out of bond in Great Britain and Ireland during the months of May, June, and July, respectively, of last year, and the quantity taken out for the corresponding months of this year; and whether he will state the total amount of duty paid for the three months referred to of last year, and the total amount paid for the corresponding three months of this year?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe quantity of Spirits Duty paid in Great Britain and Ireland during the months of May, June, and July, 1908 and 1909 respectively and the amount of duty paid were:—
| Quantity Gallons. | Duty. | ||
| 1908. | £ | ||
| May | 2,986,000 | … | 1,640,000 |
| June | 2,565,000 | … | 1,409,000 |
| July | 2,907,000 | … | 1,597,000 |
| 1909. | |||
| May | 675,000 | … | 491,000 |
| June | 963,000 | … | 716,000 |
| July | 1,601,000 | … | 1,170,000 |