HC Deb 01 September 1909 vol 10 c360
Mr. FELL

asked what will be the Customs Duty charged under the Finance Act on a gallon of Hamburg sherry containing 29 per cent. of potato spirit compared with the Excise Duty on a gallon of whisky manufactured in Scotland or Ireland?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I am afraid I cannot answer the hon. Member's question. The duty on foreign wines imported into this country is charged at rates varying with the amount of proof spirit contained therein.

Mr. FELL

As a matter of fact, is not the duty on Hamburg sherry 1s. 3d. per gallon?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

That is what makes the whole difference.