§ Mr. GOULDINGasked how many gallons of Home spirits and bow many gallons of foreign spirits were duty-paid for home consumption during the years ended 31st March, 1909 and 1910, respectively?
The HON. MEMBER alsoasked (1) what were the respective amounts received for Licence Duty, Beer Duty, and Wine Duty during the years ended 31st March, 1909 and 1910; (2) what was the total revenue from Home-made and foreign spirits respectively during the years ended 31st March, 1909 and 1910; and how much revenue has yet to be collected for the latter year, assuming that the extra duty of 3s. 9d. a proof gallon is legalised; (3) how many gallons of Home-made spirits were duty-paid for Home consumption during the month of March last, and the amount of revenue received in respect thereof; how many gallons of foreign spirits were duty-paid in the same month and the amount of revenue thereon; and what were the respective amounts of Wine and Beer Duties received in the same period; and (4) bow many gallons of Homemade spirits were duty-paid at the 11s. rate of duty during the month of March and the amount received in respect thereof; on how many gallons of Home-made spirits the extra duty of 3s. 9d. a proof gallon was deposited; and the total amount of such deposit?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEIt would be quite contrary to the practice of Chancellors of the Exchequer to anticipate their financial review of the year by question and answer.