§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked what quantity of spirits was taken out of bond in August of last year in England, Ireland, and Scotland, respectively, and the amount of duty paid thereon; and whether he will grant a similar Return for August of this year?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe quantity of spirits on which duty was paid in England, Ireland, and Scotland, respectively, and the amount of duty received thereon, during the month of August in each of the years 1908 and 1909 were:—
| Quantity. Proof Galls. | Duty £ | |
| England— | ||
| August, 1908 | 1,183.000 | 655,000 |
| August, 1909 | 745,000 | 551,000 |
| Ireland— | ||
| August, 1908 | 548,000 | 300,000 |
| August, 1909 | 318,000 | 233,000 |
| Scotland— | ||
| August, 1908 | 959,000 | 522,000 |
| August, 1909 | 658,000 | 479,000 |