HC Deb 25 February 1936 vol 309 c245
52. Mr. W. ROBERTS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the net revenue derived from duties on spirits, beer, wine, sweets (including British wines), hops, and hop extracts during the calendar years 1934 and 1935 in the United Kingdom?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

As the answer involves a table of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the table:

Article. Approximate Net Revenue Calendar Year ended.
31st December, 1934. 31st December, 1935.
Spirits— £ £
Home-made 29,243,000 29,238,000
Imported 4,277,000 4,225,000
Total 33,520,000 33,463,000
Beer—
Home-made 52,825,000 55,330,000
Imported 5,084,000 5,311,000
Total 57,909,000 60,641,000
Wine, Imported 4,423,000 4,597,000
Sweets, including British Wines. 312,000 379,000
Hops and Hop Extracts. 189,000 118,000