§ 49 and 50. Mr. ALBERYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) which import duties he places in the category of those which have been imposed for the definite purpose of protection; and the dates on which such duties expire;
(2) which import duties he places in the category of those which have been imposed expressly for revenue purposes; and if he will give any available figures concerning the amounts realised so far during the current year for each duty?
§ Mr. P. SNOWDENAs the information required involves tabular statements of some length, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the information:
§ The following are the duties that were imposed for the purpose of protection:
§ Duty and Date of Expiration.
- Lace and Embroidery—1st July, 1930.
- Cutlery, Gloves and Gas Mantles—22nd December, 1930.
- Packing and Wrapping Paper—1st May, 1931.
- Translucent Pottery—19th April, 1932.
- Buttons—28th April, 1933.
- Hollow-ware—13th June, 1933.
- Hops—16th August, 1933.
- Key Industry Duty—19th August, 1936.
| £ | |
| Spirits | 5,570,000 |
| Beer | 5,413,900 |
| Wine | 4,398,100 |
| Table Waters | 36,400 |
| Cocoa | 629,300 |
| Coffee | 187,100 |
| Chicory | 32,900 |
| Sugar, etc. | 11,028,000 |
| Dried Fruits | 450,600 |
| Tobacco | 57,352,600 |
| Matches Mechanical and Lighters | 2,011,300 |
| Cinematograph Films | 268,700 |
| Clocks and Watches | 562,200 |
| Motor Cars and Motor Cycles | 2,277,000 |
| Musical Instruments | 341,000 |
| Silk and Artificial Silk | 4,192,800 |
| Hydrocarbon Oil | 13,599,700 |