Written Answers
Breeding Light Horses
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is prepared to apportion any of the moneys available under the Development Act to develop the industry of breeding light horses in the United Kingdom?
This is a matter in the first instance for the consideration of the Development Commissioners.
Returns Of Excise Revenue
asked whether the Returns of Excise Revenue, published weekly, include both the amounts actually collected as duty and those deposited to cover the extra duty in accordance with the circular issued by the Board of Customs and Excise in November last, or only the amounts collected as duty?
The Revenue shown in the Returns published weekly in the "London Gazette" includes both the amounts actually collected as duty and those deposited to cover the extra duty.
Home-Made And Foreign Spirits (Duty Paid)
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many gallons of Homemade and foreign spirits, respectively, he estimates will be duty-paid for Home consumption from 1st February until 31st March, 1910?
I regret that I am unable to supply the hon. Member with these figures. It would not, I think, be desirable to furnish from time to time estimates of the yield of particular taxes for short periods.