HC Deb 10 October 1944 vol 403 c1603W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state in round figures what amount of the revenue recorded in the published Returns for

Head of Duty Six months ended 30th September, 1943. Six months ended 31st March, 1944. Six months ended 30th September, 1944 (provisional).
£000 £000 £000
Beer … … 137,200 132,400 149,900
Spirits … … 35,700 41,200 29,100
Wine … … 900 1,400 1,400
Tea … … 5,500 4,900 5,100
Tobacco … … 190,900 197,400 186,500
Sugar … … 14,100 17,700 14,200
Oil … … 36,200 48,000 57,300
Entertainments … … 20,900 22,500 22,900
Purchase Tax … … 44,500 47,200 47,100

The "McKenna" duties were repealed as from 20th August, 1938, and the goods affected were brought under the provisions of the Import Duties Act, 1932.