asked the Minister for Finance if he will give particulars of the consumption of spirits, cider, wine and beer for 1960-61 in the form of a reply of 6th April, 1960.
Written Answers. - Consumption of Spirits, Cider, Wine and Beer.
19.
Following is the information:—
|
Commodity |
Unit of Quantity |
Approximate quantity retained for home consumption in the year ended 31st March, 1961 |
|
Spirits(Home-made and Imported) |
Proof Gallons |
883,000 |
|
Cider and Perry(Home-made and Imported |
Gallons |
677,700 |
|
Wine (a)(Imported) |
Gallons |
593,000 |
|
Beer(Home-made and Imported) |
StandardBarrels |
870,000 |
(a) The quantity shown consists entirely of imported wine. Particulars of consumption of home-made wine (which is not dutiable) are not available.