§ Mr. Perkinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of duty per proof gallon chargeable on spirits on 1st August, 1914, 1st August, 1939, and at the present time; and the comparative consumption in proof gallons in the years 1914, 1939 and 1942, respectively?
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§ Sir K. WoodThe amounts of the basic (Excise) spirit duty per proof gallon have been and are:
£ s. d. 1st August, 1914 14 9 1st August, 1939 3 12 6 13th April, 1943 7 17 6 Comparative consumption:
Calendar Year Proof Gallons 1914 31,660,000 1939 10,750,000 1942 9,730,000