§ 49. Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give an estimate of the probable increase in the consumption of beer if the duty is reduced by the equivalent of 2d. a pint in the next Budget?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on the 14th March to a question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Colchester (Mr. Lewis).
§ Mr. PIKEWill the hon. Gentleman consider the enormous impetus that such a reduction would give to all industries, especially barley and hops?
Viscountess ASTORWill the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that, if there is an increased consumption of beer, there will be a decreased consumption of milk for the children?