§ Mr. WATERSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware of the resentment and unrest caused by the failure of sick persons to obtain spirits when medical certificates have ordered such; and, if so, whether any steps will be taken to meet the stated necessity?
§ Mr. McCURDYI have been asked to reply. The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The question of increasing the percentage of spirits permitted to be withdrawn from bond for home consumption is under immediate consideration.
§ Mr. WATERSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state what reasons of public policy or interest now justify the continuance of any restrictions upon the supply of spirits from bond?
§ Mr. McCURDYI have been asked to reply. I can add nothing to the answer I have just given.