HC Deb 24 March 1925 vol 182 cc276-7W
Sir A. SHIRLEY BENN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the value of the spirits taken out of bond in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland during the month of February for home consumption; and what Excise was collected on it?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The approximate net amount of duty collected on spirits retained for home consumption in Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the month of February, 1925, was:

£
Customs Duty on imported spirits 553,000
Excise Duty on home-made spirits 2,759,000
Total 3,312,000

No information is available as to the value of such spirits.

Sir A. SHIRLEY BENN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the value of the spirits withdrawn from bond in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland during the month of February for ex-Port; and what, if any, Excise was collected on it?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The declared value (f.o.b.) of spirits registered as exported from bonded warehouses in Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the month of February, 1925, was £1,077,038. No duty was payable on such spirits.