§ Then there is tobacco. The Tobacco Duty will also be increased as from tomorrow by a further 2s. per pound, representing an increase of 1½d. per ounce. I am glad to tell the Committee that the consumption is standing up well to the recent increases in taxation.
§ Mr. George Griffiths (Hemsworth)It will go down now.
§ Sir K. WoodThe addition to the revenue is estimated at £9,000,000 for a full year, and £6,000,000 for the remainder of the present year. The stabilised preference of 2s. 0½d. per pound on Empire tobacco will be maintained.