§ 48. Mr. HANNONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that Empire wines receive a preference of from 33 percent. to 50 percent. as compared with a preference of only 3½ percent. given to Empire brandy, he will consider increasing the preference upon Empire brandy?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Philip Snowden)I cannot, of course, anticipate the Budget Statement, but I may say that it is my practice to consider all useful suggestions.
§ Mr. HANNONWill the Chancellor of the Exchequer give some consideration to the case of brandy produced at the Cape and in Australia, as against brandy produced in France, and thus help our own people in our own Dominions?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI have already replied to that question by saying that all useful suggestions are considered.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs my right hon. Friend aware that at the principal Conservative house in Birmingham no Empire brandy can be obtained?
§ Mr. LEIF JONES rose—[Interruption].
§ Mr. SPEAKERCaptain Peter Macdonald.