§ MR. DALZIELI beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been drawn to the difficulties which have arisen in consequence of the alterations made in the 976 date fixed on which the reduction of the tea duty would become effective; and whether he will give such instructions as will prevent any hardship or loss to these engaged in the trade.
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. ASQUITH,) Fife, E.Yes; and I have, in consultation with the Customs, made arrangements which are, I understand, regarded by the trade generally as satisfactory.