§ Sir JOHN BARRANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can state the average yearly net revenue derived from taxation on imported articles of food for the period of six years ending 31st March, 1906; and the corresponding figure for the period of six years ending 31st March, 1912?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe average net revenue per year from taxes on food for the six years ended 31st March, 1906, was £12,753,000, and for the six years ended 31st March, 1912, £11,073,000; showing a decrease of £1,680,000.