§ 66. Sir J. D. REESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that under the Finance (1909–10) Act, and its amending Act of 1912, a trustee, who holds a licensed property let to a firm of brewers on lease at £100 per annum, is liable as lessor for the sum of £109 16s. by way of deduction of proportion of increased Licence Duties exacted from the lessees; and whether it is proposed to further amend the Finance (1909–10) Act, so as to render impossible so heavy a duty and so heavy a resulting deduction?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI have no knowledge of any authoritative legal decision having the effect described in the question, but if, as I imagine, the hon. Member has a particular case in mind, perhaps he will kindly refer me to it.