§ Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what quantities of rum were imported by the United Kingdom and from which countries of origin, in 1938, 1947, 1951, and 1954; what quantities were withdrawn from bond for consumption in the United Kingdom and what quantities were in stock in bonded warehouses on 31st December of each of these years; and whether he will give similar figures for high strength cane spirit and brandy, respectively.
§ Mr. H. BrookeThe following is the information asked for by my hon. Friend so far as it is available.
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BRANDY: IMPORTS United Kingdom imports of brandy, according to the countries of consignment were: Proof gallons Country whence consigned 1938 1947 1951 1954 South Africa … 7,050 42,968 17,695 2,291 Cyprus … 15 16,031 177 75 Australia … 2,007 32,296 999 1,734 Other Commonwealth countries … 2,490 3,129 636 10,900 France … 505,118 279,448 771,969 610,867 Other foreign countries … 16,693 6,216 2,808 4,708 TOTAL … 533,373 380,088 794,284 630,575
BRANDY: CONSUMPTION AND BONDED STOCKS The quantities of brandy entered for home consumption and the quantities remaining in stock in bonded warehouses were: Proof gallons Year Entered for consumption In stock in bonded warehouse on 31st December 1938 … … … … … 406,717 705,431 1947 … … … … … 349,066 414,279 1951 … … … … … 712,467 701,606 1954 … … … … … 636,250 492,000 (a) (a) Partly estimated.
As with rum, the quantities entered for consumption include not only withdrawals from bonded warehouses, but also small quantities delivered direct from the ship.