HC Deb 22 July 1927 vol 209 cc720-1W
Mr. FENBY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of bulk barrels of beer produced in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland; respectively, during the year ended 31st March, 1927, with the average specific gravity for each country?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The bulk quantity and average gravity of beer produced by brewers for sale during the year ended 31st March, 1927, was as follows:

Bulk barrels. Average specific gravity.
England 23,418,640 1,043.35
Scotland 1,673,576 1,042.30
Northern Ireland 8,245 1,038.11