HC Deb 07 March 1911 vol 22 cc1021-2
Mr. WILLIAM REDMOND

asked if the Secretary for the Colonies can give information briefly as to the places throughout the Empire where tobacco is cultivated, and as to the extent of the industry; and whether in any of these places the various Governments of the over-sea dominions charge any duty upon homegrown tobacco?

Mr. HARCOURT

It is difficult to supply the information required by my hon. Friend in the shape of an answer to a question, but if he will move for a Return, the information could no doubt be collected, though some time must necessarily elapse.

Mr. W. REDMOND

The right hon. Gentleman has intimated that he will give information, and I suppose I may assume that he will grant a Return?

Mr. HARCOURT

I should like to see the form in which the hon. Member proposes to move it.

Mr. W. REDMOND

Will the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to inform me as to the form in which he wall accept it?

Mr. HARCOURT

I have no doubt that we shall arrive at some mutual and satisfactory arrangement.