§ MR. HANBURY (for Sir CHARLES RUSSELL)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, What action the Government will take upon, the recommendation of the Select Committee on "Hall-Marking (Gold and Silver);" and, in the event of the duties being lowered or abolished, when the change in the law will come into operation; and, whether rebate will be allowed on the stocks of new plate held by the trade?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUERSir, in answer to my hon. Friend, I can only say that, at present, the Government have no intention of proposing any reduction in, or the abolition of, the duties on gold and silver.