§ Mr. Westernsaid, that an apprehension having prevailed than the duties on Beer were intended to he reduced, and an additional duty laid on Malt, he wished to be informed whether any such measure was in contemplation.
The Chancellor of the Exchequersaid, he had no hesitation in giving the hon. gent. an explicit answer. There was no intention on the part of Ins Majesty's ministers to propose any additional duties on Malt, nor any reduction of those on Beer.