§ Sir G. Mitchesonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, despite the changes announced in the Budget, power alcohol will continue to receive in effect an allowance of 8¾d. per gallon; and, if so, what are the reasons for continuing this allowance?
§ Sir J. SimonAn allowance of 5d. per proof gallon is payable under Section 15 of the Finance Act, 1921, in respect of home-produced spirits used in the manufacture of industrial methylated spirits, power methylated spirits and spirits used duty-free in arts and manufactures under Section 8 of the Finance Act, 1902, and this allowance is not affected by the changes proposed in my Budget statement; as at present advised, I am not satisfied that grounds for introducing amending legislation exist.