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Other points may be stated. The special tax of 50

per cent. is to be levied on all industries of which the profits exceed the profits on the assessment for 1914.15 by more than £100. The Sugar Duty rises from 1s.10crto 9s. 4d. a cwt. At the present reduced sale-price sugar will cost id. a pound more. The difference in duties on imported food is as follows :- Tea Tobacco (raw) ... Cocoa Coffee Chicory ...

Dried fruits

Old Rates. 8d. a lb. ld. a lb. ld. a lb. 2d. a lb. 2d. a lb. 7s. a cwt.

New Bates.

ls.

Os. lid. lid. 8d. 8d.

10s. 6d.

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