47. Mr. Jenkinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the quantities of beer, wine and spirits retained for consumption in Northern Ireland during the calendar year 1936 and the amount of the revenue attributable to such beverages?
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (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 answer:
| Article. | Quantities retained for consumption. | Revenue attributable to Northern Ireland. |
| Proof gallons. | £ | |
| Spirits | 241,000 | 857,000 |
| Beer | Standard barrels 162,000 | 601,000 |
| Bulk barrels 202,000 | ||
| Wine, including British Wine. | 720,000 | 130,000 |
§ 48. Mr. Sorensenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of the Excise and Customs duty on beer and wine, including British wines, spirits and hops, attributable to Great Britain during the calendar year 1936?
§ Mr. ChamberlainAs 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:
| Article and Revenue attributable to Great Britain. | ||
| £ | ||
| Spirits | … | 34,653,000 |
| Beer | … | 61,352,000 |
| Wine, including British wine | … | 5,248,000 |
| Hops | … | 141,000 |