HC Deb 10 May 1909 vol 4 c1429
Mr. B. S. STRAUS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he would favourably consider the desirability of making the new licence duty less onerous upon the free house than the tied house?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

There would be considerable difficulty in carrying out my hon. Friend's suggestion, and for other reasons also I am inclined to doubt its advisability.