§ 40. Rear-Admiral SUETERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that the Beer Duty is levied on the materials of which beer is made and not on the alcoholic content, he will consider reducing the Beer Duty to prevent further loss to the malting industry?
39. Mr. A. TODD (for Mrs. WARD)asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Government will encourage the Buy British movement by reducing the duty on British beer so that its alcoholic content is not taxed more heavily than imported wines?