asked the Minister for Finance if he will state the average declared price per proof gallon of the whiskey exported from bond during (a) the year 1941, and (b) the first three months of 1942.

The average declared value per proof gallon of whiskey exported from bond during (a) the year 1941 was £1 5s. 1d. and (b) the quarter ended 31st March, 1942, was £2 15s. 6d.

Would the Minister say whether the latter figure representing the current price is an average price or the price paid?

The average declared value.

Does the Minister know that it is being sold at £4 and £4 5s. Od. per gallon?

I was asked for the average declared value and I have given it.