HC Deb 01 September 1909 vol 10 cc360-1
Mr. FELL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has made any estimate of the increased amount of spirits which will be sold under the grocers' licences in con-sequence of the reduced quantities which will be allowed to be sold by the grocers under the proposed Amendments to the Finance Bill?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

My right hon. Friend has made no such estimate. It is not, however, intended, so far as England is concerned, to reduce the minimum quantities of spirits allowed to be sold under the Finance Bill.