Sir J. D. REESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give the average gravity of the beer brewed in England and Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, respectively, in each of the quarters ended 31st March, 1920, 1921, and 1922, and in the United Kingdom in each of the years ended 31st March, 1920, 1921, and 1922?
Mr. YOUNGThe average gravity of the beer brewed by brewers for sale in England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland, respectively, in each of the quarters ended 31st March, 1920, 1921, and 1922 was as follows:
Quarter ended 31st March. England and Wales. Scotland. Ireland. 1920 … … 1041.75 1042.47 1050.17 1921. … … 1042.40 1042.75 1051.70 11)22 … … 1043.25 1042.20 1049.41 The average gravity of the beer brewed by brewers for sale in the United Kingdom in each of the years ended 31st March, 1920, 1921, and 1922 was as follows:
- Year ended 31st March, 1920–1039.41
- Year ended 31st March, 1921–1042.61
- Year ended 31st March, 1922–1042.88