§ MR. WILBRAHAM EGERTONasked the Secretary of State for India, Whe- 1695 ther, in the present improved condition of the revenues of India, he is prepared to urge upon the Indian Government the reduction of the differential duties now levied on Cheshire salt; or, if not, when the finances of India will allow of the complete equalization of the Salt Duties?
THE MARQUESS OF HARTINGTON, in reply, said, that the question had engaged the attention of the Government of India; but it would be impossible for him, so shortly before the announcement of the Indian Budget, to enter into any details on the subject. He must, therefore, ask the hon. Member to put off his Question until the Budget Statement was made.