HC Deb 23 July 1930 vol 241 cc2156-7
61. Mr. WHITE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can state the number of excise licences issued for the sale of wines and spirits in bottles under Section 11 (1) of the Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910, in 1928, 1929, and the first six months of 1930?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Pethick-Lawrence)

The numbers of retail "off" Excise licences issued under Section 111 (1) of the Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910, to holders of dealers' licences were respectively 1,440 in 1928 and 1,547 in 1929. Figures are not yet available as regards any part of the year 1930.

Viscountess ASTOR

Is the Chancellor of the Exchequer satisfied with his answer to the last question?