HC Deb 24 July 1934 vol 292 cc1664-5W
Mr. ISAAC FOOT

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of brewers, for sale or private, in England and Scotland paying licence duty during the year ended 31st March, 1934; and the amount of duty paid in each country?

Mr. COOPER

The following table gives the information desired:

— England. Scotland.
Number of licences. Net receipt of duty. Number of licences. Net receipt of duty.
£ £
Brewers for sale 1,152 140,737 44 10,474
Private brewers paying licence duty. 2,955 5,172 2 2
Total 4,107 145,909 46 10,476