BEER DUTY. (Hansard, 16 February 1933)

HC Deb 16 February 1933 vol 274 cc1172-3 1173

§ 63. Brigadier-General Sir HENRY CROFT
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the total net receipts from the Beer Duty in the last quarters of 1930, 1931 and 1932, respectively?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN
The total net receipts from the Beer Duty (Customs and Excise) in the three quarters mentioned were respectively £18,806,000, £19,048,000 and £17,692,000.

§ Sir H. CROFT
Can my right hon. Friend give any indication of better results at the present time?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN
No, Sir; I am not able to make that statement.

Sir NAIRNE STEWART SANDE-MAN
Is the 1d. going to be taken off beer? That is what really matters.