§ DR. CAMERON (Glasgow, College)asked the Secretary to the Treasury, What is the minimum percentage of alcohol in a beverage which the Commissioners of Excise consider as bringing it within the category of drinks requiring a Wine and Spirit Licence for their sale?
§ THE SECRETARY (Mr. JACKSON) (Leeds, N.)In the case of wines professedly fermented a licence is required, 1053 irrespective of the amount of alcohol present; and in the case of other beverages the limit adopted by the Commissioners is 3 per cent of proof spirit, beyond which a spirit or other licence is required, according to the nature of the article.