asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the amount of the receipts from excise duties on (a) beer and (b) home-made spirits in the years 1951-52 and 1952-53.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beer and Spirits Duties.
The net receipts fromthe excise duties on beer and home-made spirits for the years 1951-52 and 1952-53 were as follows:—
|
1951-52 |
1952-53 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
|
Beer |
5,349,842 |
8,012,900 |
|
Home-made Spirits |
5,234,738 |
4,891,819 |
The figures for 1952-53 are approximate; the final figures are not yet available.
Mr. O'Higgins
Does that reply indicate that the tax will go?
I do not know what point the Deputy is trying to make.
Mr. O'Higgins
I am suggesting that the tax should be reduced.