HC Deb 05 July 1917 vol 95 cc1290-1
64. Mr. BOWERMAN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in order to prevent displacement of labour in the trade through the non-withdrawal of tobacco from bond until the reduced duty becomes operative, he will allow a rebate on tobacco taken out of bond between now and the 16th of July?

Mr. BONAR LAW

As at present advised, I do not anticipate that any serious interruption of manufacture is likely to occur, but the Tobacco Control Board, which is in daily consultation with representatives of all branches of the trade, will consider the question whether any rebate on tobacco taken out of bond before July 16th is required.