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 1965.
Written Answers. - Liquor Retained for Home Consumption.
144.
Following is the information:—
Commodity |
Unit of Quantity |
Quantities retained for home consumption in the calendar year 1965 |
Spirits (Home-made and Imported) |
Proof Gallon |
1,208,967 |
Beer (Home-made and Imported) |
Standard Barrel |
1,004,437 |
Cider and Perry (Home-made and Imported) |
Gallon |
617,547 |
Wine (a) |
Gallon |
896,918 |
(a)The quantity shown consists entirely of imported wine. Particulars of consumption of home-made wine (which is not dutiable) are not available.