asked the Taoiseach the consumption of alcohol per capita in 1960, 1970 and the last year for which figures are available; and the expenditure on alcohol for each of those years.
Written Answers. - Expenditure on Alcohol.
21.
The information requested is as follows:
(1) Estimated consumption of alcoholic beverages (Litres per capita):
|
1960 |
1970 |
1984 (Preliminary) |
|
|
Spirits |
0.8 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
|
Wine |
2.0 |
3.3 |
6.2 |
|
Beer |
51.2 |
67.9 |
76.5 |
(2) Estimated personal expenditure on alcohol (£ million):
|
1960 |
1970 |
1984 (Preliminary) |
|
40.7 |
128.3 |
1,152 |