§ Mrs. Chalkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the reasons for imposing a tax increase of approximately twice as much on an ounce of tobacco as on a packet of 20 cigarettes, in view of Government policy to encourage pipe smoking as the preferable alternative to cigarette smoking.
§ Dr. GilbertThe duty is charged by weight; 20 cigarettes of average weight contain only a little over half an ounce of tobacco.