HC Deb 11 June 1984 vol 61 cc335-6W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has regarding the consumption of beer, expressed in millions of bulk barrels, spirits, in million proof gallons and wines, in million gallons, in the most recent year for which figures are available and for each of the previous five years, respectively.

Mr. Hayhoe

The available information relates to releases for home consumption and is as follows:

£ million
1981 397
1982 606
1983 647
* Negative sign denotes a net receipt.