HC Deb 24 June 1874 vol 220 cc384-5

Resolutions [June 23] reported;

1. "That in lieu of the Duties of Customs now chargeable on the articles hereinafter mentioned., upon their being imported or brought into the Isle of Man, the following Duties shall be charged on and after the twenty-fifth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four (that is to say) on

Spirits, viz:— £ s. d.
Brandy, Geneva, and all Foreign Spirits not being Liqueurs, Cordials, or Perfumed Spirits the gallon 0 8 6
Rum of the British Possessions the gallon 0 6 6
British or Irish Spirits not otherwise exempted from payment of Duty the gallon 0 6 6

Such Spirits not exceeding the strength of proof by Sykes' hydrometer, and so in proportion for any greater or less strength than the strength of proof, and for any greater or less quantity than a gallon."

2. "That on and after the twenty-fifth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, there shall be charged and paid upon the following Goods Imported or brought into the Isle of Man, the Duties of Customs following (that is to say): on

Ale or Beer, according to the specific gravity of the Worts before fermentation, as set forth in the following Table:—

Table.
If the degrees of specific gravity be And if the degrees of specific gravity be less than Duty the barrel of 36 gallons.
£ s. d.
1040 0 2 0
1040 1045 0 2 6
1045 1050 0 3 0
1050 1055 0 3 6
1055 1060 0 4 0
1060 1065 0 4 6
1065 1070 0 5 0
1070 1075 0 5 6
1075 1080 0 6 0
1080 1085 0 6 6
1085 1090 0 7 0
1090 1095 0 7 6
1095 1100 0 8 0
1100 1105 0 8 6
1105 1110 0 9 0
1110 1115 0 9 6
1115 1120 0 10 0
1120 1125 0 10 6
1125 or more 0 11 0"

3. "That a Drawback shall be allowed on the exportation or removal of Ale or Beer brewed in the Isle of Man equal in amount to the Duty which shall have been paid upon such Ale or Beer under the authority of any Acts passed or to be passed by the Legislative Authority of the said Isle."

4. "That on and after the twenty-fifth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, the Duties of Customs now chargeable on Sugar and Molasses on their being Imported or brought into the Isle of Man, shall cease and determine."

5. "That it is expedient to amend the Laws relating to the Duties of Customs in the Isle of Man."

Resolutions agreed to:—Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. RAIKES, Mr. CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, and Mr. WILLIAM HENRY SMITH.