DR. CAMERONasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he has yet received from the Board of Inland Revenue those Reports on the Medicine Stamp Tax, which in the House of Commons on August 7th he undertook to "study with care;" and, if so, what action he proposes taking in the matter?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)I have considered the question of the Patent Medicines Act with the Board of Inland Revenue, and also with my noble Friend the President of the Council. We have under consideration a Bill or Bills deal- 885 ing with the subject; but I cannot say-now what action will be taken during this Session.