HC Deb 03 August 1910 vol 19 c2721W
Mr. ARMITAGE

asked the number of licences issued to brewers for sale in each of the financial years 1901–1902 to 1809–1910, both inclusive; and the like information in regard to licences to spirit distillers?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The figures required are as follows:—Licences issued to brewers brewing beer for sale—

1901–2 5,898
1902–3 5,692
1903–4 5,495
1904–5 5,311
1905–6 5,142
1906–7 4,985
1907–8 4,808
1908–9 4,667
1909–10 4,512

Licences issued to distillers of spirits—

1901–2 207
1902–3 204
1903–4 211
1904–5 204
1905–6 198
1906–7 206
1907–8 200
1908–9 200
1909–10 196