§ Mr. J. GARDNERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the net reduction in the total amount of duty in 1928–29 in respect of each of the imported Empire products resulting from the fact that preferential and not full rates were charged?
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§ Mr. P. SNOWDENThe approximate net reduction in duty in respect of imported Empire goods delivered for home consumption at preferential rates of duty during the financial year 1928–29, was as follows:
£ Spirits 168,700 Wine 456,400 Tea 946,100 Cocoa 101,000 Coffee 18,300 Sugar, molasses, glucose, etc 3,363,700 Dried fruits 113,700 Tobacco 2,414,400 Cinematograph films 400 Clocks, watches, etc. 1,900 Motor cars, motor cycles, et 185,100 Musical instruments, etc. 700 Silk and artificial silk 2,700 Hops 5,600 Key industry goods 192,100 Lace and embroidery 200 Cutlery 300 Gloves 500 Gas mantles 100 Packing or wrapping paper 3,500 £7,975,400