§ 49. Mr. DEANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if, in view of the hardship that the high Beer Duty is to the workers in certain trades and agriculture while engaged on their work, he can hold out any hope of a reduction of this duty in the near future?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Churchill)I am afraid that I cannot anticipate next year's Budget statement.
§ Mr. DEANIn view of the de-rating of the brewers, and the large profits now made by them, can the right hon. Gentleman see his way, for instance, to induce the trade to reduce the price of beer to the consumer?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLEven that very helpful question does not lead me to add to my answer.