§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what quantity of spirits was imported into Great Britain and Ireland during the five months May to September, 1908 and 1909, respectively?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe quantities of spirits imported into Great Britain and Ireland during the five months May to September, 1908, and 1909, respectively, were:
| May-September, 1908. | May-September, 1909. | |
| Gallons. | Gallons. | |
| Great Britain | 2,986,974 | 3,383,991 |
| Ireland | 38,178 | 26,862 |