§ 3. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the sum spent on intoxicating liquor in Coronation week; and his estimate of the increased revenue likely to result from increased consumption of liquor during this period.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI have no information from which to estimate expenditure on alcoholic liquor, or consequent changes in revenue, for so short a period as one week.
§ Mr. HughesIs not the Minister optimistic about getting increased revenue as a result of the celebrations? Is he aware that the brewers and distillers are so enthusiastic about their revenue that they are pressing for an annual Coronation?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterCelebrations are always a cause for optimism.