§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state the cost of the allowance of 8¾d. per absolute gallon paid on power and industrial alcohol, respectively, during the financial years ended 31st March, 1938 and 1939, respectively?
§ Sir J. SimonFollowing is the answer:
Financial Year ended.
Total amounts paid (at the rate of 5d. per proof gallon) in respect of. Spirits used in the manufacture of Power Methylated Spirits. Spirits used in the manufacture of Industrial Methylated Spirits or received for use in arts and manufactures (Finance Act 1902, Section 8). £ £ 31st March, 1938. 222 000 711,000 31st March, 1939. 241,000 664,000