HC Deb 28 February 1933 vol 275 cc201-2W
Sir A. KNOX

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the amount of British hops consumed in British breweries in 1914, 1930 and 1932, respectively!

Mr. HORE-BELISHA:

Information is only available as to the total quantity of hops used in brewing, and it is not possible to give the separate quantities of British hops used. The total quantities used in the years ending 30th September, 1914, 1930 and 1932, were respectively 559,424, 307,299 and 219,587 cwts.