asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the quantities of wine at strengths not exceeding 30 degrees and 42 degrees respectively, on which duty was paid in the Saorstát, either ex-ship or ex-warehouse, during the period 1st April, 1927, to 31st January, 1928, and if he will also give similar information for the like periods to 31st January, 1926 and 1927.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DUTY ON WINES.
As the answer consists of a tabular statement, I propose to circulate it in the Official Report.
Following is the answer:—
Return showing the Quantities of Wine on which Duty was paid during the periods specified.
|
Not Exceeding 30 Degrees |
Exceeding 30 and not Exceeding 42 Degrees |
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Period |
Ex Ship |
Ex Warehouse |
Total |
Ex Ship |
Ex Warehouse |
Total |
Grand Total |
|
Gallons |
Gallons |
Gallons |
Gallons |
Gallons |
Gallons |
Gallons |
|
|
1st April, 1925, to 31st January, 1926 |
97,417 |
147,255 |
244,672 |
74,644 |
297,653 |
372,297 |
616,969 |
|
1st April, 1926, to 31st January 1927 |
90,257 |
169,041 |
259,298 |
49,793 |
195,646 |
245,439 |
504,737 |
|
1st April, 1927, to 31st January, 1928 |
69,468 |
175,761 |
245,229 |
39,463 |
200,330 |
239,793 |
485,022 |