§ MR. KILBRIDE (Kildare, S.)To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will cause instructions to be issued by the Joint Boards of Customs and Inland Revenue for permits attached to all blends leaving bond to truthfully describe the composition of such blends, whether in cask or in bottle, with a view to letting the public know what they are consuming.
§ THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. VICTOR CAVENDISH, Derbyshire, W.)No, Sir; the Revenue authorities cannot undertake to do more than prohibit the use of any labels implying a Government guarantee of accuracy.
§ MR. KILBRIDEIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the character of the frauds which are perpetrated in bond? Is he satisfied to connive at these frauds?
§ MR. VICTOR CAVENDISHI must ask for notice of any further Questions.