Written Answers
Beer, Wine And Spirits (Statistics)
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of bulk barrels of imported beer in respect of which the rebate was allowed during the calendar year 1932?
The number of bulk barrels of imported beer retained for home consumption in respect of which rebate was granted in the calendar year 1932 was 1,213,413.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of bulk barrels of beer brewed during the year ended 30th September, 1932?
The number of bulk barrels of beer brewed in Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the year ended 30th September, 1932, was 18,945,000.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the quantities of malt, unmalted corn, and molasses used in distilling, and the number of proof gallons distilled, during the distilling year ended 30th September, 1932?
The quantities of malt, unmalted corn and molasses used in distilling and the number of proof gallons of spirits distilled in Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the year ended 30th September, 1932, are as follow:
| Materials used. | cwts. |
| Malt | 544,581 |
| Unmalted Corn | 741,779 |
| Molasses | 3,642,239 |
| Proof gallons. | |
| Spirits Distilled | 32,062,000* |
| *This figure is provisional. | |
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the estimated net receipts for duty for the year ended 31st December, 1932, on beer, home-made and imported, respectively, spirits, home-made and imported, respectively, British wine and hops?
The approximate net receipts of duty for the year ended 31st December, 1932, on beer, home-made and imported, spirits, homemade and imported, British wine and hops, are as follow:
| £ | |
| Beer, Home-made | 69,570,000 |
| Imported | 6,680,000 |
| Spirits, Home-made | 29,456,000 |
| Imported | 4,320,000 |
| British Wine | 232,000 |
| Hops | 77,000 |
Unemployment
Scotland
asked the Minister of Labour the amount of money expended on unemployment benefit in the counties of Midlothian, including the city of Edinburgh, West Lothian, and Fife, for 1931 and 1932, giving the amount spent in each county separately.
The following table gives the information desired:the percentage of the unemployed to those in employment.
pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 2nd March, 1933, Column 632, Volume 275] supplied the following statement:
asked the Minister of Labour the figures of unemployment in the South Wales mining industry in January, 1933, and the same month in each of the preceding five years.
pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 2nd March, 1933, Column 532, Volume 275], supplied the following statement:—
| Insured persons in the coalmining industry classification recorded as unemployed at Employment Exchanges in South Wales.* | |
| Date. | Number. |
| 23rd January, 1928 | 82,926 |
| 21st January, 1929 | 57,839 |
| 27th January, 1930 | 34,617 |
| 26th January, 1931 | 55,457 |
| 25th January, 1932 | 81,357 |
| 23rd January 1933 | 78,676 |
| * Including the counties of Brecknock, Carmarthen, Glamorgan, Monmouth and Pembroke. | |
Royal Navy
Cruisers, Destroyers And Submarines (Age)
asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many cruisers, destroyers, and submarines at the present time are 15 years of age and over?
The numbers of vessels over 15 years of age from date of completion, inclusive of Dominion vessels, are as follow:
| Cruisers | 16 |
| Leaders and Destroyers | 36 |
| Submarines | 1 |
Motor Ambulances
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many motor ambulances attached to Naval establishments have been withdrawn during the past six months; what are the places concerned; and what alternative arrangements have been made in each case to provide adequate alternative transport in the case of serious accident?
As a measure of economy, an ambulance has been withdrawn from the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Priddy's Hard. Arrangements have been made for any transport facilities to be provided by the Royal Naval Hospital at Haslar where several ambulances are maintained.
Poor Law Relief
asked the Minister of Health the number of able-bodied unemployed persons now receiving public assistance, indoor and outdoor, respectively, in Great Britain?
The average number of unemployed persons registered at Employment Exchanges who were in receipt of outdoor relief in England and Wales in each week of January, 1933, was 135,040, excluding dependants. The Returns made to my Department do not distinguish the persons receiving institutional relief who are relieved on account of unemployment. As regards Scotland, I would refer the hon. Member to the Secretary of State.