HC Deb 19 August 1909 vol 9 c1665W
Mr. GEORGE GIBBS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if be will state what the totals of revenue have been from the duty upon brandy, rum, Geneva and British plain spirits during May, June and July, 1909; and what were they, respectively, for the corresponding three months of 1908?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The amount of revenue derived from brandy, rum, Geneva and British plain spirits during May, June and July, in the years 1908 and 1909, was:—

1908. 1909.
May. June. July. May. June. July.
£ £ £ £ £ £
Brandy 86,000 76,000 91,000 36,000 48,000 67,000
Rum 158,000 111,000 109,000 39,000 43,000 61,000
Geneva 20,000 18,000 18,000 10,000 12,000 20,000
British Plain Spirits 1,356,000 1,187,000 1,359,000 386,000 585,000 988,000