HC Deb 23 February 1916 vol 80 cc683-4
29. Mr. PETO

asked the actual or approximate revenue derived from the Customs Duty collected on the cocoa and sugar contents of cocoa preparations imported and retained for Home consumption during the year 1915; and how much of this was derived from imports of cocoa preparations from Switzerland?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Montagu)

The net amount of duty received on cocoa and sugar contained in cocoa preparations imported and delivered for home consumption in the year 1915 was £117,963. The records do not disclose the portion of the duty that was levied on imports from Switzerland.