HC Deb 13 March 1923 vol 161 cc1280-1
62. Mr. TURNER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if ho is able to relieve the people of this country of any or all of the taxes on tea, sugar, and other necessaries of life?

Mr. BALDWIN

I must ask the hon. Member to await the Budget statement.

Mr. TURNER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the price of tea and of sugar was raised last week, is he aware of the great hardship upon widows, old age pensioners, and unemployed persons, and can he promise some relief to them from these very pressing hardships?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member should bring that up on the Budget.