asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, having regard to the present price and quality of British beer, whether he will consider a reduction in the Excise duty upon all beer brewed from home-grown barley and hops?

My right hon. Friend has noted my hon. Friend's suggestion, but he cannot hold out any prospect of its adoption.

Having regard to the aeroplane price and the submarine quality of present-day beer, cannot the Government give some assistance by using the home-grown article?

I will acquaint my right hon. Friend with the point to which the hon. Member refers.