HC Deb 22 November 1920 vol 135 c51
88. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he will call for a Report from His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington as to the effect on the consumption of whisky in the United States by the end of the first year of prohibition?

Mr. HARMSWORTH

The attention of His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington will be called to the subject with a view to a report being furnished.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that millions of gallons of whisky have been taken from bond in twelve months in this Prohibition Country?