HC Deb 23 September 1909 vol 11 cc601-2
Mr. RENWICK

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is intended to provide in the Finance Bill for an import duty on goods manufactured from fire-clay in Germany, and which are used in the construction of German patent coke ovens in this country, such goods displacing similar articles made in Great Britain, upon the materials of which it is proposed to place a tax by the imposition of a duty on royalties?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. RENWICK

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether it is considered advisable to place an import duty on beer manufactured in Germany coming into competition—

Mr. SPEAKER

That is a matter for discussion on the Finance Bill.