HC Deb 06 May 1918 vol 105 cc1896-8W
Sir H. ROBERTS

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he will state the net Excise Revenue of India for the years 1914–15, 1915–16, and 1916–17, respectively; and what was the recorded consumption of country spirits in each of these years in Bengal, Madras, Bombay (including Sind), Behar, and Orissa, the United Provinces, the Punjab, and the Central Provinces and Berar, respectively?

Mr. HERBERT FISHER

The following statement gives the information asked for:

quantity and value of spirits imported into India during the year 1916-17, and the amount of revenue derived there from; and

what were the countries from which the spirits imported into India were exported?

Mr. FISHER

The information asked for is given in the statement below:

(1) Imports into India in 1916–17 of potable

Articles and Countries of Consignment, Quantity. Value. Articles and Countries of Consignment. Quantity. Value.
Brandy— Gallons. £ Rum— Gallons. £
United Kingdom 16,598 16,525 United Kingdom 8,157 3,748
France 148,501 206,463 Java 60,820 4,762
Holland 29,333 12,881 Other countries 8,154 1,979
Other countries 4,671 1,764 Total 77,131 10,489
Total 299,103 237,613 Whisky—
Gin— United Kingdom 673,009 445,436
United Kingdom 73,945 33,670 Other countries 7,828 3,775
Holland 20,074 7,888 Total 680,837 449,210
Other countries 1,725 692
Total 95,744 42,200 Grand total—Potable spirit 1,165,035 £756,451
Liqueurs—
United Kingdom 4,604 7,431
France 6,303 7,518 Customs Revenue in 1916–17 on Spirits imported, including Methylated and other non-potable spirits £752,389
Other countries 1,313 1,990
Total 12,220 16,939

spirits, distinguishing countries of origin;

(2) Revenue from spirits, including duty on methylated and other non-potable spirits:

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