asked the Minister for Finance if he will give particulars of the consumption of spirits, cider, wine and beer for 1961-62 in the form of a reply of 13th April, 1961.
Written Answers. - Liquor Consumption.
96.
Following is the information:—
|
Commodity |
Unit of Quantity |
Approximate quantity retained for home consumption in the year ended 31st March, 1962 |
|
Spirits |
Proof Gallon |
1,067,000 |
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
||
|
Cider and Perry |
Gallon |
568,000 |
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
||
|
Wine (a) |
Gallon |
676,000 |
|
(Imported) |
||
|
Beer |
Standard |
938,000 |
|
(Home-made and Imported) |
Barrel |
(a) The quantity shown consists entirely of imported wine. Particulars of consumption of home-made wine (which is not dutiable) are not available.