HC Deb 19 July 1909 vol 8 c242W
Mr. PIKE PEASE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount of spirits on which duty was paid in the three months ending 30th June of the present and last years, respectively?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

The quantities of spirits on which duty was paid in the three months ending 30th June, 1908 and 1909, respectively, were, approximately, 8,756,000 and 6,735,000 proof gallons.