§ Mr. REMERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the Great Northern Railway Company withdrew all whiskey from their dining-cars on the day following the introduction of the Budget in order to take advantage of the increased value; and what steps he proposes to take to stop this profiteering?
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§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONI have been asked to reply. I have no information regarding the action referred to in the question, and, since the increase in the price of whiskey announced in the Budget took effect on the following morning under the Spirits (Prices and Description) Order, 1920, there would appear to have been no reason for withdrawing supplies.