§ Imports into India during 1923-24 of potable spirits, distinguishing countries of origin.
§ (N0TE.-Values are shown in sterling at the rate of 1s. 4d. the rupee.)
Articles and Country of Origin. | Quantity in Gallons. | Value. |
Brandy | £ | |
United Kingdom | 14,630 | 22,253 |
France | 273,860 | 236,640 |
Germany | 50,509 | 23,006 |
Java | 6,886 | 531 |
Other Countries | ,523 | 1,759 |
Total | 348,408 | 284,189 |
Gin | ||
United Kingdom | 74,448 | 54,984 |
Netherlands | 8,931 | 5,376 |
Other Countries | 1,811 | 1,040 |
Total | 85,190 | 61,400 |
Liqueurs | ||
United Kingdom | 4,264 | 7,783 |
Denmark | 1,112 | 1,626 |
France | 6,498 | 7,191 |
Other Countries | 1,897 | 3,575 |
Total | 13,771 | 20,175 |
Rum | ||
United Kingdom | 4,874 | 3,372 |
Germany | 13,408 | 5,511 |
Java | 103,818 | 9,272 |
Other Countries | 1,042 | 556 |
Total | 123,142 | 18,711 |
Whisky | ||
United Kingdom | 509,142 | 639,753 |
Germany | 14,250 | 6,130 |
Other Countries | 3,421 | 3,011 |
Total | 526,813 | 648,894 |
Other Potable Spirits | ||
United Kingdom | 16,347 | 56,241 |
Ceylon | 13,218 | 2,133 |
Hong Kong | 10,140 | 4,185 |
Java | 33,646 | 2,520 |
China(exclusive of Hong Kong and Macao). | 9,526 | 4,592 |
Other Countries | 11,743 | 9,975 |
Total | 94,620 | 79,646 |
GRAND TOTAL, Potable Spirits. | 1,191,944 | 1,113,015 |
§ Net receipts derived from import of spirits and liquors in 1923-24:Rs.1,98,62,219(at 1s.4d. to the rupee:£1,324,148).
779W§ Mr. CECIL WILSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India the quantity and value, in pounds sterling, of potable spirits imported into India during the year 1923-24; the amount of revenue derived there from; and the countries from which the spirits were exported?