asked the Minister for Finance if he will give particulars of liquor consumption for the year ended 31st March, 1963, in the form of a reply of 10th April, 1962.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Liquor Consumption.
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As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
|
Commodity |
Unit of Quantity |
Approximate quantity retained for home consumption in the year ended 31st March, 1963. |
|
Spirits(Home-made and Imported) |
ProofGallon |
951,000 |
|
Cider and Perry(Home-made and Imported) |
Gallon |
663,000 |
|
Wine (a)(Imported) |
Gallon |
662,000 |
|
Beer(Home-made and Imported) |
Standard Barrel |
923,000 |
(a) The quantity shown consists entirely of imported wine. Particulars of consumption of home-made wine (which is not dutiable) are not available.