§ Considered in Committee.
§ (IN THE COMMITTEE.)
§ [Mr. WHITLEY in the Chair.]
§ Question proposed, "That Clause I stand part of the Bill."
§ Mr. BOOTHI should like a word of explanation as to why special legislation is necessary for the Isle of Man. It is a very interesting island, and the connection between it and this country I know is very complicated, both in legal and in political procedure. The question arises—and that is why I want a little light thrown upon it —in reference to the National Insurance Bill. If the Secretary to the Treasury would give some explanation of what the financial relations are, it might simplify matters.
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Hobhouse)This is an annual Bill which has to be passed in order to regulate the importation and exportation of the articles as set out in this Clause. The duties which are referred to are, in the first instance, an additional Customs Duty on tea, 1d.; a Customs Duty on tobacco and spirits, 6d. in each case; and a duty on beer of 4s. for thirty-six gallons. The Bill is brought in in accordance with immemorial custom.
§ Question, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill," put, and agreed to.
§ Bill reported without Amendment, and ordered for Third Reading upon Monday next.