HC Deb 22 January 1957 vol 563 c20W
116. Mr. Osborne

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the estimated consumption of beer in 1935, 1938 and 1956, respectively; and what was the total cost to the consumer in each case.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

The following is the Answer:

BEER—ESTIMATED CONSUMPTION AND EXPENDITURE
Year Consumption (million bulk barrels) Expenditure (£ million)
1935 … … 23 180
1938 … … 25 195
1956 … … 25 535

A "bulk barrel" is 36 gallons, irrespective of gravity.