HC Deb 07 May 1890 vol 344 cc413-4

Motion made for copy of Statement showing the Incidence in England, Scotland, and Ireland of (a) general Taxes applicable to local purposes as estimated for 1890-91, and (b) of Imperial Taxation as collected in 1888–9."—[Mr. Jackson.)

MR. SEXTON) (Belfast, W.

This is the Return, I presume, which was promised on Tuesday. I should like to know whether it will show, in regard to the proposed new Spirit Duty, the probable amount from the three countries?

THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. JACKSON,) Leeds, N.

Yes, it will show the total amount of the Spirit Tax and the allocation to the three countries as regards consumption, giving, I think, what hon. Gentlemen require.

MR. SEXTON

Shall we have it tomorrow?

MR. JACKSON

Yes.

*MR. CHILDERS) (Edinburgh, S.

I think it was mentioned before that the Return might give, with the results for each part of the Kingdom, the proportion in regard to the additional taxation proposed. If the Secretary to the Treasury will undertake to add that, it is information it is very desirable to have.

MR. T. M. HEALY

Is it intended be take the Budget as first Order tomorrow?

MR. JACKSON

Yes.

MR. T. M. HEALY

I hope we shall have the Return before resuming the Debate.

MR. JACKSON

It was promised tomorrow afternoon, and although it has been extremely short notice every effort will be made to keep that engagement. As to the question of the right hon. Gentleman, the Return will give the amount of the Spirit Duty, and, of course, it will be allocated on the basis of the proportions HO per cent., 11 per cent., and 9 per cent. It will show the amount consumed in each country.

*MR. CHILDERS

My suggestion is that a note should be given showing the special allocation of the additional duty imposed by the Budget. It will be only four lines, and be a great convenience.

MR. JACKSON

Yes; I think it will be an advantage.

Motion agreed to.

Copy presented accordingly; to lie upon the Table, and to be printed. [No. 163.]