§ Mr. H. MORRISONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sum was allowed on all British plain spirits exported in the financial years 1923 and 1924, respectively; and what it is estimated this allowance will amount to during the current financial year?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe amount of allowance paid on the exportation or shipment as stores of plain British spirits in the year ended 31st March, 1924, was £81,921, and in the year ended 31st March, 1925, £88,379. As regards the last part of the question, it would seem probable, on the information available, that, although the quantity exported has fallen off in the present financial year, the amount payable during the year will probably be somewhat in excess of that of last year. This arises from the fact that a considerable interval often elapses between date of exportation and date when allowance is claimed.