HC Deb 09 April 1962 vol 657 cc1002-3

Motion made, and Question, That as from the tenth day of April, 1962, in lieu of the duties of customs chargeable under section two of the Finance Act. 1924, on cocoa, cocoa butter and cocoa husks and shells there shall be charged a duty of customs at the rate of 2s. 4d. per cwt. on cocoa or cocoa butter imported into the United Kingdom and not qualifying for Commonwealth preference; and drawback of the duty so charged shall not be allowed under section two hundred and thirty-one of the Customs and Excise Act, 1952, on goods delivered or appropriated for use in the manufacture of theobromine. And it is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1913.—[Mr. Lloyd.]

put and agreed to.