§ Mr. GRETTONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the yield for the financial year 1913–14 of the Spirit Duty, the Beer Duty, the Wine Duty, Liquor Licensing Duties, wholesale and retail, respectively, and Clubs Duty; and what is the estimated yield of the Wine Duty, Liquor Licensing Duties, and Clubs Duty for the financial year 1914–15?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEsubmitted the following figures:—
— Actual Receipts, 1913–14. Estimated Receipts, 1914–15. £ £ Spirit Duty 23,975,000 — Beer Duty 13,655,000 — Wine Duty 1,152,000 1,170,000 *Liquor Licence Duties Wholesale (including manufacturers) 563,000 4,400,000 Retail 3,868,000 Clubs 63,000 70,000 * In the case of Liquor Licences the figures given must not be taken as representing the true yield of the duties for the year: they do not include arrears received and repayments made after the close of the year and are therefore subject to adjustment.