HC Deb 11 May 1922 vol 153 cc2373-4
37. Mr. R. RICHARDSON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total number of on-and off-licences issued for the sale of intoxicating liquors for the year ending 31st March last, and the total amount received on account of such licences?

Sir R. HORNE

Exact figures for the year ending 31st March, 1922, are not yet available, but the figures are approximately as follows:—Total number of "on" and "off" licences issued for the sale of intoxicating liquor (including "dealers" licences), 169,150. Total amount of licence duty, £3,841,750.