§ 72. Lieut.-Colonel COATESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the serious diminution of the quantity of jam manufactured in this country owing to the high Sugar Duty; whether he will consider a reduction of this duty in order that more home-grown fruit may be utilised; and whether he can make any pronouncement at once on this subject with a view to reassuring the fruit growers in regard to this year's crops?
§ Mr. BALDWINI have received representations in the sense suggested. As regards the last part of the question, I am unable to anticipate the Budget Statement.