§ Mr. MOONEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can state what was the amount derived in London in the last year for which figures are available, from public-houses and restaurant licences, and the valuation of such premises during the same period?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEI understand that this information would take a long time and considerable labour to compile, and I doubt whether it could be obtained in time to be available for the discussion on the Finance Bill, but I am looking into the matter.
§ Mr. MOONEYIs it not a fact that the information asked for must be at the present time in the hands of the supervisors in the different districts in London? They must have this information to assess the licence duties. I am asking for the information for last year. I am not asking to have it brought up to date.
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEI made inquiries this morning, and this is the answer I have from the authorities, but I promise the right hon. Gentleman that I will look into the matter, and if the information is available I will give it.