§ 28. Lord APSLEYasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can give any statistics showing the amount of British cider which is made from British apples as compared with the amount made in this country from imported apples and imported unfermented apple juice?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Major Elliot)I regret I am unable to give the statistics asked for by my Noble Friend.
§ Major COLFOXCan the right hon. and gallant Gentleman tell us from what part of England the cider apples come which were awarded the prize at the recent Brewers' Exhibition?
§ Major ELLIOTPerhaps my hon. and gallant Friend knows that better than I do.
§ Lord APSLEYMay I ask whether the right hon. and gallant Gentleman will make an effort to get these statistics?
§ Major ELLIOTI am willing to discuss the matter with my Noble Friend, but it is very difficult to collect the statistics which he desires.
§ Captain ARTHUR HOPEWould not the simplest way be to put a tax on cider in the next Budget?