HC Deb 17 July 1923 vol 166 cc2050-1
62. Mr. HURD

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury if there are any institutions legally known as peculiar places or otherwise in which alcoholic liquors are obtainable free of duty; and, if so, will he state the reason for their exemption?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

If, as I assume, my hon. Friend refers to alcoholic liquors for use as beverages, I am not aware of any institutions legally known as "peculiar places" or otherwise in which alcoholic liquors are obtainable free of duty. I shall be glad if my hon. Friend can give me privately the address of any such peculiar place.

Mr. HURD

Is it not the fact that certain members of the legal profession are enabled to obtain large glasses of beer for a penny?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

I think that must apply, not to my branch but to other branches of the profession.