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3. Resolved:—
That in addition to the Duty of Excise payable on and after the first day of July, One thousand eight hundred and ninety-six, in respect of Beer brewed in the United Kingdom, there shall be charged, levied, and paid on and after that day:—
For every thirty-six gallons of worts of a specific gravity of one thousand and fifty-five
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degrees, the duty of sixpence; and so in proportion for any difference in quantity or gravity."—(Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer.)
§ And, it being Midnight, the Chairman left the Chair to make his Report to the House.
§ Resolutions to be reported upon Monday next; Committee to sit again this day.