§ Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what amounts accrued to the Treasury as a result of the duties on tea, sugar, coffee, cocoa, fruit, marmalade and jam, and various grades of condensed milk during the financial year 1922–23; and whether it is the intention and general policy of his Majesty's Government to reduce such duties as opportunity arises?
§ Mr. BALDWINThe net amounts of duty collected in Great Britain and Northern Ireland during the financial year 1922–1923 on the articles in question were:—
As regards the latter part of the question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the statements made on behalf of the Government during the Debates on the Budget Resolutions.
Articles. Net amount of duty collected. £ Tea 11,555,000 Sugar 40,191,000 (Includes the duty collected in respect of the sugar content of the following articles:— Marmalade and Jam £14,000 Condensed Milk £937,000 £951,000) Coffee 416,000 Cocoa 1,290,000 Dried Fruits 841,000 £54,293,000