HC Deb 25 October 1960 vol 627 c2123
2. Sir Richard Glyn

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many gallons of sweets have been withdrawn from bond in the six months ended on 30th September; and how many gallons of sweets were in bond at that, or some other convenient, date compared with the same date in 1959.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Selwyn Lloyd)

I regret that information in respect of September, 1960, is not yet available. I am however circulating in the OFFICIAL REPORT a table of the figures which I have.

Sir R. Glyn

I thank my right hon. Friend for his Answer. I should like him to bear in mind that the duty levied on that portion of sweets represented by heavy gravity cider is a very heavy burden on that industry.

Mr. Lloyd

I will listen to any representations my hon. Friend has to make on that matter.

Following is the table:

SWEETS (BRITISH WINES)
Gallons
Quantity withdrawn from bonded warehouses for home use during the five months from 1st April 1960, to 31st August 1960 28
Quantity in bonded warehouses:—
(i) on 31st August, 1960 2,967
(ii) on 31st August, 1959 3,120
Quantity sent out for home use from licensed wineries during the five months from 1st April, 1960, to 31st August, 1960 3,067,413
Quantity in stock at wineries on date of taking stock*:—
(i) between 1st January, 1960 and 30th June, 1960 5,173,620
(ii) between 1st January, 1959 and 30th June, 1959 5,397,835
* Stock in wineries is taken every six months but not on the same date at all wineries.