§ 13. Mr. McKayasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that many aged pensioners do not smoke; and if he will consider giving to those who do not want a tobacco voucher a privilege coupon for cheaper milk.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerNo. The purpose of the tobacco duty relief scheme is to give to old age pensioners who smoke some relief from the post-war increases in the duty on tobacco. I regret that I cannot accept the suggestion made in the latter part of the Question.