HC Deb 05 May 1925 vol 183 cc779-81W

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).

Mr. CECIL WILSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India the quantity and value, in pounds sterling, of potable spirits imported into India during the year 1923-24; the amount of revenue derived there from; and the countries from which the spirits were exported?

EarlWINTERT0N

The following statement gives the information asked for:

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