§ Mr. Wilsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) the number of proof gallons of spirits, distinguishing from Imported and home-produced, and the number of gallons of imported and British wines retained for consumption in. Great Britain, excluding Northern Ireland, during each of the years ended 31st March, 1939 and 1940;
(2) the number of standard barrels of beer, respectively, retained for consumption in Great Britain, apart from Northern Ireland, during each of the years ended 31st March, 1939 and 1940?
§ Sir K. WoodApproximate quantities of spirits, wine, British wines and beer retained for home consumption in Great Britain, excluding Northern Ireland, during each of the years ended 31st March, 1939 and 1940, were:
1939 1940 Spirits— Home-made Proof Gallons. 9,009,000 9,469,000 Imported Gallons 1,207,000 1,483,000 Imported Wines Gallons 14,855,000 13,891,000 British Wines Gallons 6,025,000 6,424,000 Beer— Home-made Standard Barrels. 17,999,000 18,339,000 Imported Barrels. 671,000 653,000