asked the Minister for Finance the quantity of (a) proof gallons of spirits, (b) standard barrels of beer, (c) gallons of cider and (d) gallons of wine retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1960.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Liquor Retained for Home Consumption.
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The answer is in the form of a tabular statement and I propose, with the mission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Commodity |
Unit of Quantity |
Quantity retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1960 |
|
Spirits (Home-made and Imported) |
Proof Gallons |
862,254 |
|
Cider and Perry (Home-made and Imported) ... |
Gallons |
675,640 |
|
Wine (a) |
Gallons |
587,739 |
|
Beer (Home-made and Imported) |
Standard Barrels |
886,696 |
(a) The quantity shown consists entirely of imported wine. Particulars of consumption of home-made wine (which is not dutiable) are not available.