§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what quantity of spirits was taken out of bond in Ireland in the month of May of this year, and what quantity for the corresponding month of last year; and the amount of duty paid in each month?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe quantity of Spirits Duty paid in Ireland in the month of May in the years 1908 and 1909 and the amount of duty received were:—
| Quantity. Pf. gals. | Duty. £ | |||
| May, 1908 | … | 576,000 | … | 317,000 |
| May, 1909 | … | 120,000 | … | 89,000 |