§ Mr. Channonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether His Majesty's Government have been in communication with the Iraq Government relative to the issue of a loan in London; and whether this loan has the approval of His Majesty's Government?
§ Sir J. SimonI understand that the Iraq Government propose to issue a loan in London very shortly for £1,000,000.
Quantities of Beer and Spirits exported from the United Kingdom during the year ended 31st March,1937. Description. Quantity. Bulk barrels of 36 gallons. Standard barrels. Beer … … … … 1,428,730 1,381,122 Spirits and Strong Waters: … … … … Proof gallons. Brandy … … … … 565,246 Rum … … … … 1,542,766 Geneva … … … … 76,636 All other Sorts, Tested … … … … 376,349 Liquid gallons. Liqueurs, cordials, mixtures and other preparations containing spirits in bottle, entered in such a manner as to indicate that the strength is not to be tested. 1,036
Quantities of Beer and Spirits imported into the United Kingdom during the year ended 31st March, 1937. Description. Quantity. Bulk barrels of 36 gallons. Standard barrels. A.—Home-made: Beer 363,472 347,345 Proof gallons. Spirits 8,874,172 Spirits borne-made and imported mixed in bond. 4,445 B.—Re-exports: Proof gallons. Spirits and Strong Waters—Tested 451,527 Liqueurs, cordials, mixtures and other preparations containing spirits in bottle, entered in such a manner as to indicate that the strength is not to be tested. Liquid gallons. 1,673