§ Sir W. Smilesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the cost of the subsidy on tea during the financial year 1947–48; what was the amount realised by the Customs Duty on tea during the same period; and what are the estimated figures for the subsidy and the Customs Duty, respectively, for the financial year 1948–49.
§ Sir S. CrippsDuring the financial year 1947–48 the cost of the subsidy on tea was approximately £9,000,000, and receipts from the Customs Duty on tea were approximately £10,019,000. It is estimated that the corresponding figures for the financial year 1948–49 will be £16,650,000 and £10,500,000.