§ Mr. FLYNNasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state on what basis of reduced consumption or otherwise the estimated yield of the proposed increase of the tobacco duty is calculated to produce£1,900,000 in 1909-10 and ultimately£2,250,000; and what proportion of this£2,250,000 will be raised in England, Scotland, and Ireland respectively?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd-George)In estimating the yield of the proposed increase of the duty at£1,900,000 for the current financial year, as against£2,250,000 in a full year, I have allowed for the fact that the additional duties being imposed as from the 30th ultimo they are applicable only to 11 months of 1909-10. I have also taken into account the forestalments in March and April, and the probability of some decrease in consumption.
The contributions in a full year from England and Wales, Scotland and Ireland respectively are estimated to be as follows:—
England and Wales £1,799,000 Scotland 238,000 Ireland 213,000 £2,250,000