HC Deb 11 December 1911 vol 32 cc1909-10
Mr. GRETTON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he would state the percentages of the amounts drawn from the duty on retail liquor licences, distinguishing on-licences and off-licences relating to England (including Wales), Scotland, and Ireland, respectively, for the years 1908–9, 1909–10, and 1910–11?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

If the total amount of duty levied on retail liquor licences in the United Kingdom in respect a of (1) on-licences, and (2) off-licences be apportioned between England (including Wales), Scotland and Ireland respectively, the percentages are as follows for the 1908–9:—

England. Scotland. Ireland.
(1) On-licences 84.69 7.47 7.84
(2) Off-licences 54.44 34.26 11.30
No reliable figures are available for the two following years.