asked the Taoiseach if he will give particulars of the average consumption of beer, wines and spirits for 1961, 1962 and 1963 respectively, in the form of a reply of 29th March, 1962.
Written Answers. - Consumption of Beer, Wines and Spirits.
74.
The information requested by the Deputy in so far as it is available is shown in the following table together with revised figures for 1960.
|
Year |
Consumption per head per year |
Estimated total personal expenditure |
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|
Beer |
Spirits* |
Wines† |
Beer |
Spirits |
Wines† |
|
|
Gallon |
£ million |
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|
1960 |
14.75 |
0.29 |
0.45 |
24.4 |
12.7 |
3.4 |
|
1961 |
15.32 |
0.33 |
0.45 |
25.5 |
14.3 |
3.7 |
|
1962 |
15.49 |
0.36 |
0.49 |
29.4 |
16.8 |
3.9 |
|
1963 |
15.90 |
0.37 |
n.a. |
n.a. |
n.a. |
n.a. |
*Proof gallon. †Includes cider, etc. n.a.—not available.