HC Deb 28 June 1877 vol 235 cc406-7
MR. ANDERSON

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he has considered the difficulty British ships trading between foreign parts have had in procuring fortified lime juice; and, if he has made such alterations in the Customs regulations as will enable them in future to have it freely exported to them without their coming home for it?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Yes. After consultation with the Board of Trade authorities and the Custom House officers, the Treasury have decided to allow lime juice, after having been fortified in accordance with the law, to be exported from the Customs' warehouses as general merchandize, and not to confine that privilege to juice intended only for ship's stores for particular ships. Orders to that effect will be given by the Custom House without delay.