HC Deb 18 May 1915 vol 71 c2205

Resolved,

"That, in addition to the duties of Customs now payable on spirits imported into Great Britain or Ireland, there shall, on and after the eighteenth day of May, nineteen hundred and fifteen, be charged the following duties on spirits which are permitted to be delivered for home consumption without having been warehoused for a period of three years (that is to say):—

Where the Spirits have been warehoused for a period of two years. Where the Spirits have not been warehoused, or have been warehoused for a period of less than two years.
s. d. s. d.
For every gallon computed at proof of sprits of any description except perfumed spirits 1 0 1 6
For every gallon of perfumed spirits 1 7 2 5
For every gallon of liqueurs, cordials, mixtures, and other preparations entered in such a manner as to indicate that the strength is not to be tested 1 4 2 0
And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution shall have statutory effect under the provisions of The Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1913."—[The Attorney-General.]

Resolution to be reported to-morrow (Wednesday).