HC Deb 21 November 1911 vol 31 c1012
Mr. HUNT

asked what is the difference between the Excise Duty on alcohol manufactured for industrial purposes in this country and the Customs Duty on the same kind of alcohol imported from abroad; and why was 3d. a gallon taken off the Excise Duty on industrial alcohol manufactured in this country in 1906, but not taken off imported industrial alcohol in the same year?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No industrial methylated spirits are imported from abroad. Manufacturers of industrial methylated spirits in this country can obtain British spirits free of Excise Duty, and foreign spirits on payment of the difference between the duty of Customs chargeable thereon, and the duty of Excise chargeable on British spirits. An allowance of 3d. per proof gallon was granted in 1906 in respect of all spirits, whether British or imported, used in the manufacture of industrial methylated spirits.

Mr. HUNT

Were no spirits imported except methylated spirit? Is not industrial alcohol imported?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No.

Mr. HUNT

Was it never imported?