HC Deb 04 March 1955 vol 537 cc316-7W
Mr. N. Macpherson

asked 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imported by the United Kingdom and from which countries of origin, in 1938, 1947, 1951, and 1954; what quantities were withdrawn from bond for consumption in the United Kingdom and what quantities were in stock in bonded warehouses on 31st December of each of these years; and whether he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. Brooke

The following is the information asked for by my hon. Friend so far as it is available.

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.