HC Deb 19 March 1860 vol 157 cc835-6

Resolutions reported. That, on and after the 1st January, 1861, in lieu of the Duty of Customs now chargeable on the article under mentioned on importation into Great Britain and Ireland, the following Duty shall be charged, namely:—

s. d.
Hops, until the 1st January, 1862 the cwt. 20 0
Hops, on and after the 1st January, 1862, the cwt. 15 0
That, in lieu of the Duties now payable upon Ships with their tackle, apparel, and furni- ture, there shall be charged upon all Ships foreign-built, of wood, and upon all ships built of wood in any of Her Majesty's Possessions abroad, on the Registration thereof as British Ships, at any port or place in Great Britain and Ireland, the Duties of Customs following, that is to say,—
s. d.
For every Ton of the gross Registered Tonnage of such Ships without any deduction in respect of engine room or otherwise. 1 0"

Resolutions agreed to.

Bill ordered to be brought in by Mr. MASSEY, Mr. CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, and Mr. LAING.