asked the Minister for Finance the quantity of (a) proof gallons of spirits, (b) standard barrels of beer, (c) gallons of cider, and (d) gallons of wine retained for home consumption in the Calendar year 1961.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Home Consumption of Spirits, Beer, Cider and Wine.
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The answer is in the form of a tabular statement and I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
|
Commodity. |
Unit of Quantity. |
Quantity retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1961. |
|
Spirits |
Proof Gallons |
966,644 |
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
||
|
Cider and Perry |
Gallons |
576,761 |
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
||
|
Wine (a) |
Gallons |
650,740 |
|
Beer |
Standard Barrels |
915,710 |
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
(a) The quantity shown consists entirely of imported wine. Particulars of consumption of home-made wine (which is not dutiable) are not available.