asked the Minister for Finance if he will indicate the comparative figures of excise duty on beer, stout and whiskey in the first nine months of 1951 and 1952.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Excise Duty on Beer, Stout and Whiskey.
I presume that the question relates to revenue receipts. For the purposes of the excise duty the term beer includes ale, porter and stout. It is not possible to state what proportion of the total receipts of beer duty is attributable to each category.
The revenue derived from the excise duty on whiskey is not separately recorded but is included under the heading home-made spirits. It is estimated that about 97 per cent. of the excise duty from home-made spirits is derived from whiskey.
Particulars of the net receipts of excise duty from beer and spirits in the first nine months of the calendar years 1951 and 1952 are as follows:—
|
1st January to 30th September |
1951 |
1952 |
||||
|
£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
|
|
Beer |
3,786,146 |
10 |
8 |
5,337,861 |
10 |
3 |
|
Spirits |
3,661,699 |
10 |
8 |
3,467,453 |
0 |
0 |
The figures for 1952 may be subject to slight amendment.
Is the House agreeable to finish the remaining five questions addressed to the Minister for Finance?
No. The Minister for Finance refuses to give us any facilities. We will give him none.
Remaining questions ordered for following day's Order Paper.