Written Answers of 5 May 1925

NAVAL AND MILITARY PENSIONS AND GRANTS.
  BOARDED—OUT CHILDREN.
  BOARDED—OUT CHILDREN.
  FINAL AWERDS (REVISION).
  FINAL AWERDS (REVISION).
  TERRITORIAL INFANTRY BRIGADE CLERKS.
  TERRITORIAL INFANTRY BRIGADE CLERKS.
  NAVY,ARMY,AND AIR FORCE INSTITUTE.
  NAVY,ARMY,AND AIR FORCE INSTITUTE.
  EX SERVICE MEN (INDUSTRIAL TRAINING).
  EX SERVICE MEN (INDUSTRIAL TRAINING).
  COAL MINES (EXPLOSIVES).
  COAL MINES (EXPLOSIVES).
POOR LAW.
  WIDOWS AND CHILDREN AND OLD AGE PENSIONERS.
  WIDOWS AND CHILDREN AND OLD AGE PENSIONERS.
  BOARDED—OUT CHILDREN.
  BOARDED—OUT CHILDREN.
  OLD AGE PENSIONS.
  OLD AGE PENSIONS.
  BECONTREE HOUSING ESTATE (AMERICAN DOORS).
  BECONTREE HOUSING ESTATE (AMERICAN DOORS).
  INFECTIOUS DISEASES (CHILDREN).
  INFECTIOUS DISEASES (CHILDREN).
  COURTS OF SEWERS.
  COURTS OF SEWERS.
AGRICULTURE.
  FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE.
  FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE.
  CREDITS
  CREDITS
POST OFFICE.
  TELEPHONE CHARGES(MESSRS. DAVIES AND COMPANYLIVERPOOL).
  TELEPHONE CHARGES(MESSRS. DAVIES AND COMPANYLIVERPOOL).
  SHORT DISTANCE TELEGRAMS (TELEPHONING).
  SHORT DISTANCE TELEGRAMS (TELEPHONING).
TRADE AND COMMERCE
  IMPORTED FEATHERS.
  IMPORTED FEATHERS.
  ASPHALT AND BITUMEN AND COAL TAR.
  ASPHALT AND BITUMEN AND COAL TAR.
  FOOD PRICES.
  FOOD PRICES.
NORTHERN IRELAND.
  GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION IN LIEU OF RATES.
  GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION IN LIEU OF RATES.
  CASTLE BARRACKS, ENNISKILLEN (RATES).
  CASTLE BARRACKS, ENNISKILLEN (RATES).
BUDGET.
  NATIONAL DEBT (REDUCTION).
  NATIONAL DEBT (REDUCTION).
  ROAD GRANTS (RURAL DISTRICTS, WILTSHIRE)
  ROAD GRANTS (RURAL DISTRICTS, WILTSHIRE)
  COMPANIES' PROFITS, FOREIGN COUNTRIES (INCOME TAX).
  COMPANIES' PROFITS, FOREIGN COUNTRIES (INCOME TAX).
  SPIRIT DUTIES.
  SPIRIT DUTIES.
  INCOME TAX (COMPANIES' UNDISTRIBUTED PROFITS).
  INCOME TAX (COMPANIES' UNDISTRIBUTED PROFITS).
INDIA

  POTABLE SPIRITS (IMPORTS).
  Imports into India during 1923-24 of potable spirits, distinguishing countries of origin.
  (N0TE.-Values are shown in sterling at the rate of 1s. 4d. the rupee.)

  Articles and Country of Origin.

  Quantity in Gallons.

  Value.

  Brandy

  £

  United Kingdom

  14,630

  22,253

  France

  273,860

  236,640

  Germany

  50,509

  23,006

  Java

  6,886

  531

  Other Countries

  ,523

  1,759

  Total

  348,408

  284,189

  Gin

  United Kingdom

  74,448

  54,984

  Netherlands

  8,931

  5,376

  Other Countries

  1,811

  1,040

  Total

  85,190

  61,400

  Liqueurs

  United Kingdom

  4,264

  7,783

  Denmark

  1,112

  1,626

  France

  6,498

  7,191

  Other Countries

  1,897

  3,575

  Total

  13,771

  20,175

  Rum

  United Kingdom

  4,874

  3,372

  Germany

  13,408

  5,511

  Java

  103,818

  9,272

  Other Countries

  1,042

  556

  Total

  123,142

  18,711

  Whisky

  United Kingdom

  509,142

  639,753

  Germany

  14,250

  6,130

  Other Countries

  3,421

  3,011

  Total

  526,813

  648,894

  Other Potable Spirits

  United Kingdom

  16,347

  56,241

  Ceylon

  13,218

  2,133

  Hong Kong

  10,140

  4,185

  Java

  33,646

  2,520

  China(exclusive of Hong Kong and Macao).

  9,526

  4,592

  Other Countries

  11,743

  9,975

  Total

  94,620

  79,646

  GRAND TOTAL, Potable Spirits.

  1,191,944

  1,113,015

  Net receipts derived from import of spirits and liquors in 1923-24:Rs.1,98,62,219(at 1s.4d. to the rupee:£1,324,148).

  POTABLE SPIRITS (IMPORTS).
  EXCISE REVENUE.
  EXCISE REVENUE.