Sugar and Tea Consumed in Ireland (Duty).

HC Deb 17 June 1910 vol 17 c1614W

Mr. O'SHEE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the amount of duty paid in respect of sugar consumed in Ireland for the year 1909–10; and what was the amount paid during the year 1907–8?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The net amount of duty paid in respect of sugar consumed in Ireland during the financial years 1907–8 and 1909–10 was:—

	£
1907–08	…	…	…	639,000
1909–10	…	…	…	276,000

Mr. O'SHEE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the amount of duty paid in respect of tea consumed in Ireland during each of the last three financial years?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The net amount of duty paid in respect of tea consumed in Ireland during each of the last three financial years was:—

	£
1907–08	…	…	…	567,000
1908–09	…	…	…	582,000
1909–10	…	…	…	542,000