§ 20. Mr. McKEAG (for Mr. HOLDS-WORTH)asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of proof gallons of spirits, bulk and standard barrels of beer, and gallons of wine retained for consumption in Northern Ireland in the calendar year 1933, and the estimated revenue therein chargeable against Northern Ireland?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAAs the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ Approximate quantities of Spirits, Beer and Wine, retained for consumption in Northern Ireland during the calendar year 1933, and estimated revenue attributable thereto.
| Article. | Approximate quantity retained for consumption. | Estimated attributable revenue. |
| £ | ||
| Spirits | Proof gallons. 231,000 | 813,000 |
| Beer | Standard barrels 145,000 Bulk barrels 183,000 | 592,000 |
| Wine | Gallons 251,000 | 75,000 |