HC Deb 16 March 1871 vol 205 c46
SIR JAMES LAWRENCE

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the Board of Customs have been authorized to sanction the admixture with wines in bond of tannin, ether, and other chymical preparations, provided the owners declare that such admixture is necessary for fining and flavouring the wines?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

No, Sir; there is no such, authority.