§ 6. Mr. Stokesasked the President of the Board of Trade how much whisky was exported to the United States of America during the first six months of 1949; and at how much per gallon.
§ Mr. H. WilsonFigures for the export of whisky in June are not yet available, but from January to May, 1949, nearly 1,850,000 proof gallons of whisky were exported to the United States of America. The average f.o.b. price per proof gallon was 41s.
§ Mr. StokesMay I ask my right hon. Friend whether he himself, quite apart from the Minister of Food and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has examined this question and is satisfied, as a business man, that he cannot get more for whisky?
§ Mr. WilsonI have examined the case myself, and we have had many discussions with the distillers, who are satisfied that to put the price any higher would only be detrimental to their long-term interests.
§ Mr. Emrys HughesWhat percentage of this whisky was exported from Scotland?