§ 22. Mr. HOGGEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered the effect of the new Beer Tax upon the custom which obtains in Scotland of selling beer by the schooner, three of which make a quart, and of the fact that the size of bottle commonly used in Scotland comes between an imperial pint and an imperial half-pint, in view of the difficulty there would be in passing on the tax to the consumer?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe facts mentioned in the question have been brought 1097 to my notice. It would be impossible to adopt a figure for duty which would be capable of accurate adjustment to all varieties of local practice as regards the sale of beer either in open vessels or in bottles.
§ Mr. WATTCan the right hon. Gentleman tell a waiting public what is to be the tax upon a schooner?