HC Deb 07 June 1951 vol 488 c142W
Mr. Russell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now give the revenue from the customs duties on imported foreign and Empire wines of less than 25 and 27 degrees proof spirit, respectively, for the whole of the financial year 1950–51.

Mr. Jay

The net receipts of duty during the financial year 1950–51 in respect of wine not exceeding 25 degrees proof spirit duty paid at full rates and wine not exceeding 27 degrees proof spirit duty paid at preferential rates were £2,521,183 and £376,101 respectively.