§ Mr. Glenvil Hallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of the duty imposed on whisky and the revenue derived therefrom in the years 1920 to 1921, 1930 to 1931, and 1938 to 1939?
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§ Sir J. SimonNo separate figures are available as to the revenue derived from whisky: the only information is that relating to home-made spirits in general. It is assumed that the Question relates to the financial years 1920–21, 1930.31, and 1938–39.
Financial Year. Basic rate of duty on home-made spirits per proof gallon. Net receipts, home-made spirits. £ 1920–21 Raised from 50s. to 72s. 6d. on 20th April, 1920. 53,907,633* 1930–31 72s. 6d. 35,137,338† 1938–39 30,949,204† *Great Britain and whole of Ireland. †Great Britain and Northern Ireland.