HC Deb 30 March 1933 vol 276 c1202W
Mr. DONNER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that the bottling of beer in this country gives employment to British labour, he will consider, when coming to a decision on the Beer Duty, allowing the importation of beer for bottling at a lower rate than beer imported in bottles?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion, but I understand that the quantity of beer imported in bottle is very small in relation to total imports.

Sir R. GOWER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the possibility of rearranging the Beer Duty so as to enable the working classes to get cheaper and better beer?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

My hon. Friend will not expect me to anticipate my Budget statement.