§ Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total weight of tobacco of all kinds upon which duty was paid in the financial years 1590–91, 1900–01, and 1910–11, respectively?
Mr. BUXTONThe following statement gives the information desired by the hon. Member:—
Statement showing the total net weight of tobacco of all kinds, duty paid, retained for consumption in the United Kingdom during the Financial Years 1890–91, 1900–01, and 1910–11, respectively.
Financial Year ended 31st March. Quantity retained for Home Consumption. Lbs. 1891 … … … 59,017,350 1901 … … … 83,561,083 1911 … … … 91,682,925