§ 94. Mr. REMERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total revenue received to date from the silk Duties; and if he will state separate figures, giving the revenue raised by the Import Duties on raw silk, waste silk and artificial silk yarn, and the Excise Duty on artificial silk?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Ronald McNeill)The total net revenue (after deducting export drawbacks and other repayments) derived from the silk and artificial silk duties up to 31st January was £2,163,100, of which the Excise duty on artificial silk contributed £446,800. Figures relating to the other items mentioned in the question are being collected, and I will forward them to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.