§ MR. BIDDELLasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he will inform the House how many brewing licences were last year taken out by persons to brew who paid no beer Duty; and, whether he will in future give the additional information in the Return annually made respecting brewers?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)Sir, the number of brewing licences taken out last year by private brewers not liable to beer duty was 91,857. If the hon. Member for East Surrey (Mr. Watney), who moves annually what is known as "The Brewer's Return," will include in his Motion this information, the figures shall be added to the Return.