§ MR. CAWLEYasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he has considered the representations which were made to him by a deputation from the Beer-house Keepers in reference to the extra charge to which they are subject for Licences to sell Wines as compared with the amount paid by the Keepers of Public Houses; and, whether he is prepared to make any and, if so, what alterations for their relief?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, I have communicated with the Board of Inland Reve- 1687 nue on the subject, and have received a Report from them, from which I gather that, so far as Revenue is concerned, the question is one of so very little consequence that I shall be quite prepared to accede to the representations made by the hon. Gentleman; but the question is one which really bears more upon the arrangements made by the Home Office as to the licensing those houses than on the money question. I have handed the Correspondence to the Home Secretary, to whom I must refer my hon. Friend.