HC Deb 01 February 1937 vol 319 cc1296-7W
Mr. Hall-Caine

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider the possibility of a rebate of duty on spirits supplied solely on doctors' prescriptions, in view of the hardship caused to old persons of limited means for whom small regular doses of spirits are prescribed medicinally?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

I am afraid that my right hon. Friend cannot see his way to initiate the necessary legislation to give effect to my hon. Friend's suggestion.