§ Mr. PATRICK WHITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) the quantity of spirits upon which duty was paid in Ireland for the years ending 1st May, 1909, and 1st May, 1910, respectively, and the amount paid for each period; and whether he will state how many distilleries have ceased working since the introduction of the last Budget; (2) what quantity of spirits was exported from Ireland for the twelve months ending 1st May, 1909, and 1st May, 1910, respectively; and whether he will state the quantity imported into Ireland during the same respective periods?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEpresented the following statements:—
(1) Of the Quantities of Home-made and Imported Spirits Duty paid in Ireland during the years from 1st May, 1908, to 30th April, 1909, and from 1st May, 1909, to 30th April, 1910. Year ended 30th April. Home-made. Imported. Total. Quantity. Duty. Quantity. Duty. Quantity. Duty. Gallons. £ Gallons. £ Gallons. £ 1909 … … 7,511,000 4,118,000 613,000 351,000 8,124,000 4,469,000 1910 … … 3,760,000 2,600,000 341,000 246,000 4,101,000 2,846,000 As regards the latter part of the question it is not clear whether it is desired to include in the number of distilleries which have ceased working, the number which have suspended work for the season, or only the number, if any, which have been permanently closed down. (2) Showing the quantity of Spirits Imported direct into Ireland from Foreign Countries and British Possessions, and Exported direct from Ireland to Foreign Countries and British Possessions from 1st May, 1908, to 30th April, 1909, and from 1st May, 1909, to 30th April, 1910.
— British Spirits. Foreign Spirits. Imported Direct. Exported Direct. Imported Direct. Exported Direct. Pr. Gals. Pr. Gals. Pr. Gals. Pr. Gals. From 1st May, 1908, to 30th April, 1909 … … … — 24,845 95,472 2 From 1st May, 1909, to 30th April, 1910 … … … — 13,584 69,898 —