§ Mr. WELLOCKasked the Under-Secretary of State for India what was the quantity and value in pounds sterling of potable spirits imported into India during the year 1927–28; the amount of revenue derived therefrom; and the countries from which the spirits were exported?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe following table gives the information asked for:
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IMPORTS into India by sea during 1927–28 of potable spirits, distinguishing countries of origin. (Values are shown in sterling converted at the rate of 1s. 6d. the rupee.) Articles and Country of Origin. Quantity in Gallons. Value. Brandy: £ United Kingdom 10,973 16,036 Other British possessions 393 927 Germany 46,860 18,293 France 357,956 307,575 Portugal 5,255 4,240 Java 3,446 299 Other countries 810 671 425,693 348,041 Gin: United Kingdom 98,666 71,254 Other British possessions 204 141 Netherlands 12,299 7,121 Other countries 2,939 1,541 114,108 80,057 Liqueurs: United Kingdom 3,675 7,213 Other British possessions 84 120 Denmark 1,053 1,694 Germany 692 1,002 Netherlands 751 956 France 9,032 10,320 Other countries 1,106 2,528 16,393 23,833 Rum: United Kingdom 5,292 3,596 Other British possessions 229 63 Germany 7,998 2,773 Java 76,798 7,819 Other countries 342 221 90,659 14,472 Whiskey: United Kingdom 535,691 686,298 Other British possessions 702 1,184 Germany 9,932 4,459 Other countries 1,024 943 547,349 692,884
Articles and Country of Origin. Quantity in Gallons. Value. £ Other potable spirits: United Kingdom 19,195 60,413 Other British possessions 8,065 3,653 Java 7,209 501 Netherlands 6,068 3,742 China (excluding Hong Kong and Macao). 7,888 4,409 Other countries 4,371 7,546 52,796 80,264 Grand total potable spirits. 1,246,998 1,239,551 The total net receipts derived from the import of spirits and liqueurs in 1927–28 were Rs. 2,15,23,669 equivalent to £1,614,275.