§ 38. Mr. CLIM1Easked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the aerated water manufacturers of Scotland have decided to make no reduction in the prices of soft drinks till 1st August; and if he can say what steps he will take to compel manufacturers to give the public the benefit of the Budget reductions?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI would remind my hon. Friend that the abolition of the duty on sweetened table waters, as proposed in the Finance Bill, will not take effect until 1st August next.