HC Deb 31 October 1932 vol 269 c1450W
Mr. GROVES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of proof gallons of spirits distilled in England and Scotland, respectively, during the year ended 31st March, 1932, and the number of distilleries actually at work during the year ended 30th September, 1931?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The number of proof gallons of spirits distilled in England and Northern Ireland and Scotland, respectively, during the year ended 31st March, 1932, and the number of distilleries at work during the year ended 30th September, 1931, were as follow:

Quantity distilled, Proof gallons.
England and Northern Ireland 21,214,396
Scotland 9,232,274

Number of distilleries at work.
England 9
Scotland 72
Northern Ireland 1