§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what quantity of spirits, subject to the new duty of 3s. 9d. per gallon, was taken out of bond in Ireland this year during the month of July, and what quantity of the same class of spirits was taken out for the corresponding month of last year; and whether he 815W can state the quantity of Irish distilled whisky taken out of bond during the month of July last year and this year, respectively?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe approximate quantity of spirits, subject to the new duty of 3s. 9d. per gallon, that was duty-paid in Ireland during the month of July, 1909, was 270,000 proof gallons; and the approximate quantity of similar spirits duty-paid during July, 190S, was 540,000 proof gallons. Information as to the quantity of Irish distilled whisky taken out of bond cannot be given, as whisky is not shown in the Revenue Accounts separately from other British spirits.