§ Mr. WELLOCKasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what was the quantity and value in pounds sterling of potable spirits imported into India during the year 1926–27; the amount of revenue derived therefrom; and the countries from which the spirits were exported?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe following table gives the information asked for:—
IMPORTS into India by sea during 1926–27 of potable spirits, distinguishing countries of origin. (Note: Values are shown in sterling, converted at the rate of 1s. 6d. the rupee).
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Articles and Country of Origin. Quantity in gallons. Value £. Brandy. United Kingdom 21,779 25,630 Other British Possessions. 237 516 Germany 50,628 20,796 France 390,185 334,593 Java 5,200 451 Other Countries 1,195 1,203 469,224 383,189 Gin. United Kingdom 92,388 65,536 Other British Possessions. 182 97 Netherlands 12,282 7,023 Other countries 3,251 1,676 108,103 74,332 Liqueurs. United Kingdom 4,600 8,353 Other British Possessions. 58 88 Denmark 896 1,419 Germany 1,106 931 France 10,653 11,003 Other countries 1,211 1,980 18,524 23,774 Rum. United Kingdom 5,886 3,758 Other British Possessions. 120 181 Germany 11,884 4,472 Java 96,969 9,277 Other countries 585 370 115,444 18,058
Articles and Country of Origin. Quantity in gallons. Value £. Whisky. United Kingdom 532,222 670,999 Other British Possessions. 280 534 Germany 9,700 4,492 Other countries 624 569 542,826 676,594 Other potable spirits. United Kingdom 21,215 67,224 Other British Possessions. 13,581 6,509 Java 15,413 1,073 China (exclusive of Hong Kong and Macao). 7,023 4,270 Netherlands 7,329 3,089 Other countries 5,940 12,506 70,501 94,671 Grand total potable spirits. 1,324,622 1,270,618 The total net receipt derived from the import of spirits and liqueurs in 1926–27 was Rs. 2.23.23.094 at 1s. 6d. to the rupee= £1,674,232.