HC Deb 12 July 1909 vol 7 cc1818-9W
Sir JOHN DEWAR

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the quantities of wines under 30 degrees and over 30 degrees, respectively, that paid duty in the months of May and June in 1908 and 1909?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

submitted the following statement of the quantities of wines not exceeding 30 degrees and exceeding 30 degrees respectively, that paid duty in the months of May and June in 1908 and in 1909:—

1908. 1909.
May. June. May. June.
Galls. Galls. Galls. Galls.
Not exceeding 30 degrees 740,000 684,000 612,000 703,000
Exceeding 30 degrees 221,000 180,000 152,000 169,000
Total 961,000 864,000 764,000 872,000