§ Mr. ROBERT HARCOURTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that a minimum 10 per cent, advance has been made by manufacturers in the prices of spirit used by chemists owing to the increased duty; and whether he is considering possible concessions?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEI am aware that the increase in duty is likely to enhance the cost of spirits to chemists, and I have undertaken to consider the point; but there are serious difficulties in the way of allowing a special rebate of duty in their case.