HC Deb 24 August 1909 vol 9 c1931
Mr. PATRICK WHITE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what amount of duty was paid on tobacco in Great Britain and Ireland respectively during the months of May, June and July of last year, and what amount was paid for the corresponding months of this year?

Mr. WHITLEY (for Mr. Lloyd-George)

The net amount of duty received on tobacco in Great Britain and Ireland respectively, during the months of May, June, and July, 1908 and 1909, was:—

1908 1909.
Great Britain— £ £
May … … 1,048,000 1,056,000
June … … 981,000 1,174,000
July … … 1,024,000 1,176,000
Ireland—
May … … 143,000 106,000
June … … 134,000 155,000
July … … 133,000 167,000