Oral Answers to Questions — Tobacco Duty (Old Age Pensioners)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 August 1947.

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Photo of Mr Tom Driberg Mr Tom Driberg , Maldon 12:00, 13 August 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how soon the special arrangements for enabling old age pensioners to get tobacco cheaply will be in force.

Photo of Mr William Whiteley Mr William Whiteley , Blaydon

I have been asked to reply. On 13th October next.

Photo of Mr George Chetwynd Mr George Chetwynd , Stockton-on-Tees

Would my right hon. Friend ask his right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer if this decision could be made retrospective from the introduction of the Budget?