HC Deb 28 October 1919 vol 120 cc502-3W
Mr. DOYLE

asked the President of the. Board of Trade what is the quantity of American whisky imported into this country during the last six months; and what proportion has been released for consumption?

Mr. BR IDGEMAN

American whisky is not distinguished separately in the returns of imports being included with other alcoholic liquors under the heading "unenumerated spirits unsweetened," of which 321,527 gallons were imported from the United States of America during the six months ended 30th September, 1919. The quantity of "unenumerated spirits, unsweetened," released for consumption cannot be stated separately.