§ Mr. CECIL WILSONasked the Under-Secretary of State for India the quantity and value, in pounds sterling, of potable spirits imported into India during the year 1925–26; the amount of revenue derived therefrom; and the countries from which the spirits were exported?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe following table gives the information asked for. Imports into India by sea during 1925–26 of potable spirits, distinguishing countries of origin. (NOTE.—Values are shown in sterling at the rate of is. 6d. the rupee.)
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Articles and country of origin. Quantity in gallons. Value (£) Brandy: United Kingdom 12,843 18,876 Other British possessions 343 667 Germany 47,557 19,803 France 348,892 294,623 Java 7,692 618 Other countries 1,245 1,263 Total 418,572 335,940
Articles and country of origin. Quantity in gallons. Value (£) Gin: United Kingdom 81,476 57,599 Other British possessions 156 107 Netherlands 10,765 6,257 Other countries 2,463 1,518 Total 94,860 65,476 Liqueurs: United Kingdom 4,087 7,769 Other British possessions 63 96 Denmark 986 1,517 Netherlands 984 1,413 France 10,087 10,423 Other countries 1,476 2,322 Total 17,683 24,042 Rum: United Kingdom 6,163 3,954 Other British possessions 42 51 Germany 13,342 5,042 Java 91,396 7,925 France 320 215 Total 111,263 17,187 Whiskey: United Kingdom 549,032 701,171 Other British possessions 3,082 4,548 Germany 8,676 4,059 France 6,125 7,621 Other Countries 911 1,085 Total 567,826 718,484 Other potable spirits: United Kingdom 20,006 57,346 Other British possessions 12,268 5,010 Java 20,953 1,693 China (exclusive of Hong Kong and Macao) 6,175 3,706 Other countries 11,519 9,890 Total 70,921 78,145 Brand total potable spirits 1,281,125 1,239,274 The total net receipts derived from the import of spirits and liqueurs in 1925–26 was Rs.2,18,63,518 at 1s. 6d. to the rupee, £1639,754.