HC Deb 17 July 1934 vol 292 cc941-2W
Mr. GROVES

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the quantities of imported rum, brandy and geneva retained for consumption in the United Kingdom and the quantities of home-made spirits exported during the year ended 31st March, 1934?

Mr. COOPER

The quantities in proof gallons of ruin, brandy and geneva retained for consumption in the United Kingdom in the year ended 31st March, 1934, were as follow:

… … Proof Gallons.
Rum … … 505,626
Brandy … … 405,260
Geneva … … 62,713

The quantity of home-made spirits exported during the year in question was 5,292,885 proof gallons.