HC Deb 09 February 1926 vol 191 cc844-5
74. Mr. GROVES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer £ he can state the quantities of spirits, beer, and wine retained for Home consumption in Northern Ireland during the financial year ending 31st March, 1925, and the spirit, beer, and wine duty, respectively, attributable to Northern Ireland on such liquors during the sante period?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The estimated figures are as follow:

Article. Approximate Quantity. Attributable Revenue.
£
Beer Standard Barrels 858,000
222,000
Bulk Barrels
261,000
Proof Gallons
Spirits 411,000 1,456,000
Gallons
Wine 254,000 58,000

Mr. ERSKINE

Can the Chancellor of the Exchequer say how much that allows per head of the population?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Not without notice.