§ Mr. McGheeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state the quantities of imported wines with the countries of origin; and the principal classes of sparkling wines retained for consumption for the year ended 31st March, 1939?
§ Sir J. SimonThe information required is as follows:
Imported Wines Gallons. Germany … 336,614 France … 1,858,892 Portugal … 3,995,233 Madeira … 29,052 Spain (Red Wine) … 142,669 Spain (White Wine) … 3,182,476 Italy … 506,025 Other foreign countries … 95,262 British South Africa … 1,470,940 Australia … 3,257,735 Other British countries … 350,008 Grand total … 15,224,906
Principal classes of Sparkling Wine retained for consumption. Gallons. Champagne … 482,382 Saumur … 9,191 Burgundy … 9,735 Hoch … 8,320 Moselle … 11,630 Other … 39,780 Total … 561,038