Colonel HOPEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in order that the Government may set a good example to private tobacco traders, he will issue instructions to the Navy and Army Canteen Board that the increase in price of all tobacco and cigarettes sold to sailors and soldiers, which was imposed by the Board in consequence of the Finance Bill, 1917, be reduced by one-half as from 17th July, inclusive, the date on which the Board will benefit by the Government Amendment in Committee to Clause 4 of the Finance Bill, 1917?
§ Mr. FORSTERImmediatly following the passing of the Government Amendment in Committee to Clause 4 of Finance Bill, 1917, the Navy and Army Canteen Board decided to reduce the price of tobacco and cigarettes sold to sailors and soldiers in accordance with the terms of the Amendment. This reduction will come into force as soon as the official Schedule is published by the Tobacco Control Board.