HC Deb 28 July 1909 vol 8 cc1160-1
Mr. PIKE PEASE

asked what was the amount of revenue derived from homemade spirits during the year ended 31st March, 1909, and the amount derived from foreign spirits?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The amount of revenue derived from home-made spirits during the year ended 31st March, 1909, was £17,456,000, and from imported spirits during the same period £3,961,000.

Mr. PIKE PEASE

asked how much of the estimated additional revenue of £1,600,000 from the increased Spirit Duty will be derived from home-made spirits and how much from foreign spirits?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Of the estimated additional revenue of £1,600,000 the amount to be derived from home-made spirits is £1,200,000, and from foreign spirits £400,000.