§ Mr. JOYNSON-HICKSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state when the increased licence duties for publicans and beer retailers commence; and upon what date the duty has actually to be paid?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEIn accordance with the provisions in Clause 39 of the Finance Bill, existing licences for publicans and beer retailers will cease to be in force on 30th September next, and the increased licence duties will commence and be payable on 1st October next.