HC Deb 21 January 1902 vol 101 c470
MR. J. P. FARRELL

I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, can he state the amount raised in Ireland from the tax imposed on sugar last session? and does he intend to re-impose tills tax in the next Budget.

SIR. M. HICKS BEACH

Up to the end of December, about £232,000 was collected in Ireland. I stated last session, in proposing this tax, that I anticipated it would be a continuing source of revenue, and I see no reason at present to alter that opinion.

MR. T. M. HEALY (Longford N.)

By what means does the right hon. Gentleman get these figures?

SIR M. HICKS BEACH

From the entries at Irish ports.