asked the Minister for Finance if he will state, in respect of (a) tobacco, (b) imported spirits, (c) home-distilled spirits, (d) imported wines and (e) beer, the net duty-paid quantities retained for home use in the years 1951-52 and 1952-53.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Consumption of Tobacco, Beer and Spirits.
As the answer to the question is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
NET QUANTITIES RETAINED FOR HOME USE.
|
Commodity |
Unit of Quantity |
1951-52 |
1952-53* |
|
Tobacco |
lbs. |
15,294,730 |
13,150,300 |
|
Spirits†—Imported |
Proof gallons |
209,282 |
132,400 |
|
Spirits†—home distilled. |
Proof gallons |
770,297 |
565,820 |
|
Wines—imported |
Gallons |
530,790 |
438,000 |
|
Beer |
Standard Barrels |
969,703 |
863,930 |
*Final figures are not available for 1952-53.
†The quantities shown do not include perfumed spirits, spirits delivered for methylation, scientific purposes, fortifying wines, or use in arts and manufactures.