§ 78. Mr. MACQUISTENasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been drawn to the inferior quality of the various teas sold since the abolition of the tea duty, which were not imported nor on sale prior thereto as they could not carry duty; and whether, as a means towards the raising of the additional revenue required for the current year, he will reimpose the said duty?
§ Mr. P. SNOWDENI am aware that there has been a fall of prices in the tea market, but I cannot say how far this may be attributable to inferior qualities of tea. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that it is hardly possible to get any decent tea in the market? [Interruption.] It is mostly rubbish.