§ Mr. LYNCHasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that concessions are granted by the Inland Revenue authorities, enabling patent medicines to be retailed in small quantities, in such a manner as to lessen the revenue on these products; that this practice also facilitates the distribution of quack medicines to poor people; that such concessions give rise to prosecutions for spurious imitations; and whether he will take steps to put an end to the practice?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe hon. Member's question raises several points of considerable difficulty, both as to law and as to policy. I fear they cannot be adequately dealt with in reply to a question, but they might, I think, be appropriately considered by the proposed Select Committee on Patent Medicines. Perhaps the hon. Member will communicate with my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on the subject.