HC Deb 23 February 1893 vol 9 c174
MR. TOMLINSON (Preston)

I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the event of the Government of Ireland Bill becoming law, there will be a free import of tobacco from Ireland into Great Britain?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir W. HARCOURT,) Derby

If the hon. Member will look at the Bill he will find nothing in it which alters the present condition of things in the matter referred to in the question.

MR. TOMLINSON

Has the right hon. Gentleman considered the strong probability of the smuggling of tobacco from Ireland on a large scale?

[No answer was given.]