§ 31. Captain STRICKLANDasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now in a position to inform the House as to the result of the consideration his Department has been giving to the loss of revenue occasioned by the admixture in bond of raw spirit with cheap foreign wine, which at present escapes the duty of 72s. 6d. per proof gallon imposed on whisky; and whether any steps have yet been taken to ascertain the quantity of raw spirit thus used?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Chamberlain)With regard to the first part of the question, I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to Clause 10 of the Finance Bill. With regard to the second part, the answer is in the negative.
Viscountess ASTORDoes the right hon. Gentleman recommend Members of the House of Commons to drink Empire wines?