HC Deb 27 May 1936 vol 312 cc2020-1
75. Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the number of dozen packs of playing cards charged with Customs Duty and Excise Duty, respectively, during the year ended 31st March, 1936?

The FINANCIAL. SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. W. S. Morrison)

The approximate numbers of dozen packs of playing cards assessed to Customs Duty and Excise Duty respectively during the year ended 31st March, 1936, are as follow:—

Dozen Packs.
Customs Duty … 13,850
Excise Duty … 466,000