HC Deb 02 June 1890 vol 344 c1760
MR. SEXTON (Belfast, W.)

May I ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the result of the further inquiries which were proposed to be taken as to the incidence of the Liquor Tax, which is proposed to be appropriated for local purposes?

*MR. GOSCHEN

I must ask the hon. Gentleman to be good enough to repeat his question to-morrow or on Thursday. It has been impossible during the recess to continue all the business with which we were occupied up to the last moment before the rising of the House, and I am not able to say what progress has been made in the direction indicated by the hon. Member.

MR. SEXTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman place on the Table the terms of the reference?

*MR. GOSCHEN

The Government have every desire to satisfy the wishes expressed in all parts of the House, but the matter is one which will require very great care.