§ Sir WILLIAM BULLasked the Chancellor what was the number of proof gallons of home-made and imported spirits which paid duty in the years ended 31st March, 1909, 1910, and 1911; what was the amount of revenue therefrom in each such year; and whether he will state his estimates under the same heads for the year 1911–12?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEStatement of the net quantities of home-made and imported spirits retained for home consumption together with the amount of duty received thereon in each of the three financial years 1908–9, 1909–10, and 1910–11.
Financial Years. — Quantity. Duty. Pf. Gallons. £ 1908–9 Home-made 32,051,000 17,456,000 Imported 6,889,000 3,961,000 Total 38,940,000 21,417,000 1909–10 Home-made 21,446,000 14,565,000 Imported 4,562,000 3,293,000 Total 26,008,000 17,858,000 1910–11 Home-made 25,306,000 18,749,000 Imported 5,574,000 4,299,000 Total 30,880,000 23,048,000 Estimate for 1911–12 Home-made 23,800,000 17,400,000 Imported 5,240,000 4,000,000 Total 29,040,000 21,400,000