HC Deb 13 May 1924 vol 173 c1145
53. Mr. E. BROWN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount collected in the last financial year in respect of the Tea Duty; and the proportions so collected at full rate of the duty and at the preferential rate?

Mr. SNOWDEN

The net amounts of duty collected at full and preferential rate on tea, during the financial year ended 31st March, 1924, were approximately:

At full rate £1,488,000
At preferential rate £9,243,000
£10,731,000