HC Deb 04 July 1916 vol 83 cc1440-1

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

The expressions "brewer" and "brewer for sale" have the same meaning as in the Inland Revenue Act, 1880, and the expression "beer" has the same meaning as in Part II. of the Finance (1909–10) Act, 1910;

The expression "brewery" means premises in respect of which a manufacturer's licence to a brewer for sale is in force;

The expression "barrel" means the standard barrel containing thirty-six gallons of beer of original gravity of 1,055 degrees;

The expression "quarter" means the three months commencing on the first day of January, the first day of April, the first day of July, and the first day of October in any year; and

The expression "Commissioners" means the Commissioners of Customs and Excise.

Amendment made: After "1880" [" Inland Revenue Act, 1880"] insert the words "and includes the Central Control Board (Liquor Traffic)."—[Colonel Gretton.]

Question, "That the Clause, as amended, stand part of the Bill," put, and agreed to.

CLAUSE 7 (Short Title and Duration) ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Bill reported; as amended, to be considered to-morrow (Wednesday), and to be printed. [Bill 61.]