12. Mr. DUNDAS WHITEasked what was the total amount of beer, as defined in the Hop Substitutes Bill, brewed in Scotland in the years 1911, 1912, and 1913, respectively; what was the total amount of Scottish-brewed beer exported from the United Kingdom in each of these years; and whether any hops for brewing are grown in Scotland, and, if so, where?
§ Mr. HERBERT LEWISI am informed that the quantity of beer brewed in Scotland during the last three years was as follows:—
I regret that I am unable to give the particulars asked for in the second part of the question. So far as the Board are aware, no hops for brewing are grown in Scotland.
Year. No. of Barrels. 1911 … … … 2,142,779 1912 … … … 2,122,447 1913 … … … 2,270,451
13. Mr. DUNDAS WHITEasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he is prepared to exclude Scotland from the scope of the Hop Substitutes Bill?
§ Mr. HERBERT LEWISThe Board are not aware of any reason for excluding Scotland from the scope of the Bill.