§ Mr. ROWLANDSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the quantity of hops used in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, respectively, in the years 1911 and 1912; and what was the 43W quantity of hop substitutes entered in brewing books as having been used in those countries during the same periods?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe quantity of hops used in brewing in England, and Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, respectively, in the years ended 30th September, 1911 and 1912, and the quantity of hop substitutes entered in brewing books as having been used in those countries during the same periods, is as follows:—
— Hops. Hop Substitutes. Year ended 30th September, 1911. Year ended 30th September, 1912. Year ended 30th September, 1911. Year ended 30th September, 1912. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. *England and Wales … … 50,927,302 48,265,383 4,989 28,889 Scotland … … 3,503,445 3,362,175 796 1,075 Ireland … … 9,885,361 9,917,235 — — * Separate figures for Wales are not available.