MR. FIELDI beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that a large quantity of German spirit (said to be purchase able now at 8d. per gallon) is imported into Scotland, and is constantly conveyed from Scotland to Ireland, mainly to Belfast, in Irish 798 whisky barrels previously brought as empties to Greenock and other places for that special purpose, and is then retailed or exported as genuine Irish whisky; and whether he will cause inquiry to be made into these matters, and take measures to protect native manufacturers-and consumers from such foreign competition?
§ SIR W. HARCOURTI have directed inquiry to be made into this matter.