§ Mr. LONSDALEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been called to the fact that one effect of the proposed increase of 3s. 9d. per gallon in the duty on proof spirit will be an advance in the price of many medicines; and whether he will consider the advisability of granting a special rebate on spirits used in the manufacture of medicine?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEI have received on this point a certain number of letters to which I am giving careful consideration.
§ Mr. LONSDALEWill the right hon. Gentleman grant a rebate?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEI am considering the letters which have come before me 1206 as to this matter. I cannot promise anything to-day. I am giving very careful consideration to the suggestions made.