§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what quantity of spirits was taken out of bond and what amount of duty was paid in September, 1908, in England, Ireland, and Scotland, respectively; and whether he would give a similar Return for September of this year?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe figures requested are:—
| September, 1908. | September, 1909. | ||||
| Quantity duty paid. | Duty. | Quantity duty-p'd. | Duty. | ||
| Proof Gals | £ | Pr'f Gals. | £ | ||
| England | … | 1,339,000 | 741,000 | 835,000 | 618,000 |
| Scotland | … | 1,016,000 | 553,000 | 695,000 | 506,000 |
| Ireland | … | 593,000 | 326,000 | 367,000 | 264,000 |
§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what amount of duty was paid on spirits taken out of bond in Great Britain and Ireland during the first two weeks of the present month and what amount was paid during the corresponding period last year?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe figures requested are not available. The figures for the first two periods in the month are:—
| 1st to 16th October, 1909 | £858,000 |
| 1st to 17th October, 1908 | £1,052,000 |