§ 48. Mr. BOULTONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can give the respective quantities of foreign wines and Empire wines imported into the United Kingdom, and the quantity of British wines produced, in the eight months ended 30th November, 1936; and the percentage increase in each case over the corresponding period of 1935?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEAs the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
| Quantity of Imported Wines entered for Home Consumption and of British Wines (Sweets) charged with duty during the eight months ended 30th November, 1936. | ||
| —— | Quantity (1,000 gallons). | Percentage increase over 1935. |
| Imported Wines: | ||
| Non-Empire (Full Rate). | 7,634 | 8.1 |
| Empire (Preferential Rate). | 3,320 | 5.1 |
| British Wines: (Sweets) | 3,929 | 25.1 |