§ MR. MACVEAGH (Down, S)I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been called to the inquiry instituted by the Corporation of Glasgow into the connection between the increase of lunacy and drunkenness; whether he is aware that it is suggested that the increase of 1397 lunacy in this respect is due to the inferior quality of the spirit now sold in lieu of genuine malt whisky; and whether the Government officiate will give any assistance in this inquiry.
§ *THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. RITCHIE,) CroydonI have no official information on the subject of the inquiry mentioned. If invited to do so by the Corporation of Glasgow, the Inland Revenue officials would be happy to supply such information as their records and experience may enable them properly to give.