MR. H. S. WEIGHT (Nottingham, S.)I wish to put a Question to you, Sir, on a point of Order. Since the first reading, early in the Session, of the Herb and Ginger Beer Makers' Licence Bill, of which I had charge, I have been informed that no Bill connected with Revenue can be brought in by a private Member. The object of this Bill being to grant licences to the makers of these non-intoxicating beverages upon the payment of certain sums according to rental, I beg to ask whether I should be in Order in moving the second reading, which has been set down for to-day?
§ MR. SPEAKERThe Bill which is referred to by the hon. Gentleman is a Bill which bears the title of "The Herb and Ginger Beer Makers' Licence Bill," whereby the hon. Gentleman proposes to impose an Inland Revenue Duty on certain non-intoxicating beverages. It is impossible for the hon. Member to bring in a Bill of that nature. It would be necessary that such a Bill should be introduced in Committee of the Whole House on the recommendation of a Minister of the Crown. Does the hon. Member move the discharge of the Order?
§ Motion made, and Question, "That the Order for the Second Reading of 'The Herb and Ginger Beer Makers' Licence Bill' be read and discharged,"—(Mr. H. S. Wright,)—put, and agreed to.
§ Order discharged.
§ Bill withdrawn.