§ 76. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what becomes of the money collected under the 10 per cent. tariff on British goods entering the newly-occupied territories in Germany and imposed by the French authorities; and whether any of 1778 this money is to be returned to the British Government or to the British merchants who pay it?
§ Mr. BALDWINI am informed that the money is being deposited in Allied banks in -occupied territory in the name of a special committee. I am inquiring whether the money is being held at the disposal of the 'Reparation Commission, as I assume to be the case.
§ Mr. W. GREENWOODis it not understood that the consumer pays the tax?
§ Mr. A. M. SAMUELis the right hon. Gentleman aware that a great deal of the Bradford trade is being held up owing to the delay caused by these harassing regulations?