§ I now pass to a more amiable concession. For many years it has been contended that the Liquor Licence Duties which were imposed in 1910 stand at too high a level in view of the curtailment of the hours of sale. I stated in last year's Finance Bill Debates that this contention was justified so far as on-licences are concerned. I had not then the means at my disposal to remedy the grievance, but I now propose to reduce the licence duties payable by on-retailers by 25 per cent. This concession will take effect on the 1st October next, and will cost £950,000 in 1929–30 and £970,000 in a full year. At the same time, I propose to meet a demand, which has been frequently urged in Parliament for the convenience of the public in general, and to allow such off licence holders in England and Wales as hold a Justices' Licence and only if they hold a Justices' Licence, to sell single half bottles, but not quarter bottles, of spirits.