Clause 9 — (Repeal of duty on certain table waters.)

Part of Orders of the Day — Finance Bill. – in the House of Commons am ar 30 Mehefin 1924.

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Photo of Sir Patrick Hannon Sir Patrick Hannon , Birmingham Moseley

Has the Chancellor of the Exchequer taken the trouble to ascertain as nearly as possible the cost of collecting these duties? It has been said that the cost of collection leaves very little margin to the Exchequer. Would it not be desirable to abolish this comparatively small tax altogether?