asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the main rate of duty, that is the full duty, on still wine in cask of a strength exceeding 30 degrees but not exceeding 42 degrees of proofed spirit in 1923; and the amount and date of each variation made since that time.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Duty on Still Wine.
2.
As the answer is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the information:
IMPORTED Still Wine in cask, exceeding 30º but not exceeding 42º of Proof Spirit.
Full Rates of Duty.
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Date |
Rate of duty (Full) |
Variation |
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|
£ |
s. |
d. |
£ |
s. |
d. |
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|
In operation on:— |
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|
1st April, 1923 |
the gallon |
6 |
0 |
— |
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|
In operation from:— |
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|
22nd April, 1926 |
,, |
12 |
0 |
Increase of |
6 |
0 |
||
|
9th May, 1946 |
,, |
1 |
4 |
0 |
,, ,, |
12 |
0 |
|
|
16th October, 1947 |
,, |
2 |
8 |
0 |
,, ,, |
1 |
4 |
0 |
|
5th May, 1948 |
,, |
1 |
10 |
0 |
Decrease of |
18 |
0 |
|
|
5th May, 1949 |
,, |
1 |
4 |
0 |
,, ,, |
6 |
0 |
|
|
12th May, 1965 |
,, |
1 |
9 |
10 |
Increase of |
5 |
10 |