SPIRITS, BEER AND WINE (REVENUE, NORTHERN IRELAND).

HC Deb 27 February 1933 vol 275 c28W

Mr. LECKIE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the estimated quantities retained for consumption in Northern Ireland of beer, spirits and wine and the estimated revenue attributed thereto for the calendar year 1932?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA:

The approximate quantities of spirits, beer and wine retained for consumption in Northern Ireland during the calendar year 1932, and the estimated revenue attributable thereto are as follow:—

Article.	Approximate quantity retained for consumption.	Estimated attributable revenue.
		Proof Gallons.	£
Spirits	…	223,000	788,000
Beer	…	Standard Barrels 136,000	755,000
		Bulk Barrels 168,000
Wine	…	Gallons, 246,000	72,000