asked the Minister for Finance the estimated consumption of (a) tobacco, (b) beer, (c) whiskey and (d) petrol and oil in the financial year 1960-61 expressed as a percentage of consumption in 1953-54 and calculated in each case by reference to quantities retained for home consumption for duty purposes.
Written Answers. - Consumption of Tobacco, Beer, Whiskey, Petrol and Oil.
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The following statement gives the information requested:—
ESTIMATED consumption as a percentage of estimated consumption in the financial year 1953-54.
|
Year ended 31st March |
Tobacco |
Beer |
Whiskey |
Petrol and Oil (a) |
|
1961 |
89% |
99% |
95% |
122% |
(a) Excluding heavy oils (e.g., diesel oil) delivered on rebate of duty for use otherwise than in the engine of a road vehicle.