§ Sir HILDRED CARLILEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state the quantity of whisky exported direct from bond, and the amount of loss to the Revenue arising from such exports during the last two years; and can he state when the consumer in this country will be enabled to purchase a moderate amount of whisky at a reasonable price?
§ Mr. BALDWINThe quantities of home-made spirits exported from bond in the United Kingdom during the years 1917 and 1918, respectively, were as follows:
Year. Proof Gallons. 1917 5,753,293 1918 2,936,395 No statistics are available to show the quantity of whisky as distinguished from other descriptions of home-made spirits. As consumption in this country in the years mentioned was officially restricted, the exports had no effect in reducing the quantities available. As regards the last part of the question. I would refer the hon. Baronet to the recent answers on this subject given by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food.