§ 63. Sir W. Darlingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the annual consumption of Scotch whisky in 1900, 1930 and 1948; and the duty per gallon in the same years.
§ Sir S. CrippsScotch whisky is not separately classified for duty purposes and information is therefore not available for comparing the consumption, in the years mentioned. The Excise duty per proof gallon on Scotch whisky in 1900, 1930 and 1948 was 11s. 0d., £3 12s. 6d. and £10 10s. 10d., respectively.