§ Mr. O'GRADYasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether there are any reasons why old soldiers in Home Defence Corps should not get their tobacco free of the duty cost; and, if there are reasons, will steps be taken in order that such a boon may be granted these men?
§ Mr. McKENNATo allow duty-free tobacco to old soldiers in Home Defence Corps and refuse it to other troops serving in this country would be indefensible in principle, and, apart from the impracticability of instituting adequate safeguards against its abuse, a concession of this kind would involve so serious a sacrifice of revenue that I do not feel justified in adopting the proposal of my hon. Friend.