§ Mr. H. W. FORSTERasked the Secretary to the Treasury if he can state the amount received in respect of wholesale and retail licences for the sale of wines, spirits, etc., in the years 1908, 1909, and 1910?
§ Mr. H. W. FORSTERalso asked the numbers of wholesale and retail licences, respectively, for the sale of wines, spirits, etc., issued in 1908, 1909, and 1910?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEThe numbers of licences issued to vendors of intoxicating liquors and the net receipt of duty in the financial years ending 31st March, 1908, 1909, and 1910, are shown at page 37 of the 51st Report of the Commissioners of Inland Revenue (Cd. Paper 4226), page 32 of the 52nd Report of the Commissioners of Inland Revenue (Cd. Paper 4868), and page 63 of the 1st Report of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise (Cd. Paper 5302) respectively. I regret that I am unable with regard to 1910 to anticipate the statements which will be made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer in introducing the Budget for next year.