HC Deb 19 February 1931 vol 248 cc1432-3
34. Mr. THORNE

asked the Home Secretary the amount of profit, if any, for the year ended 1930, in respect of the Government-owned inns at Carlisle?

Mr. CLYNES

I would refer my hon. Friend to my Annual Report for 1929–30, which I have presented to Parliament. This shows that the profit made in Carlisle and district in that financial year was £66,689 7s. 9d.

Mr. THORNE

Would it not be a good way of finding revenue to take over the lot?

Mr. CLYNES

That would depend upon the degree of consumption.

Sir WILLIAM MITCHELL-THOMSON

Is that gross profit or net profit, that is to say, the profit after deducting interest and depreciation, and Income Tax, which any ordinary owner would have to pay?

Mr. CLYNES

That is a point upon which I should require notice. Perhaps the information will be found in the report referred to.

Colonel CLIFTON BROWN

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in Carlisle and district they think they get very bad beer?

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