HC Deb 04 April 1832 vol 11 cc1280-1
Lord Althorp

moved the Order of the Day for the House resolving itself into a Committee of Supply.

Mr. Dixon

begged to know if the noble Lord intended to reduce the duty on glass? It was some time since the noble Lord had, in answer to a question of the same description, stated, he did not mean to reduce the duties immediately; but many persons who, from their large stock on hand, would be much injured by any sudden reduction, were anxious to know the noble Lord's intention, and they hoped that under any circumstances notice for at least a year would be given to the manufacturers.

Lord Althorp

said, he had not the least intention to meddle with the duty on glass. He believed it would be a great advantage to get rid of that duty, but unfortunately, the revenue could not bear the loss of the sum it produced.

The House went into a Committee.