THE BUDGET.
» Insurance Companies. The Licensing Question. County Councils. Duty on Alcohol. tby jsl.ectwo tklrqravh.— copyright.] [Speciad to Peess Association.] [Eeceived April 19, at noon.] LONDON, AmiL 18. Proposals are contained in the Budget for reducing the tax on Insurance Companies and the stamp duties ; also for decreasing the Volunteer subsidy by £100,000. It is intended to provide a million and a quarter to compensate the publicans, and in the meantime a Suspensory Bill will be introduced forbidding the issue of fresh licenses except in new districts. The County Councils are to get an extra subsidy Of .£380,000. Tho Budget ia generally applauded. It 13 estimated that the increased duty on alcohol will yield £180,000 :
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6831, 19 April 1890, Page 3
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115THE BUDGET. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6831, 19 April 1890, Page 3
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