Finance Act, 1896

Part II.

Excise.

Beer.

[2] Addition to excise duty on beer.

8. In [2]addition to the duty of excise payable . . . . in respect of beer brewed in the United Kingdom, there shall be charged, levied, and paid . . . .

For every thirty-six gallons of worts of a specific gravity of one thousand and fifty-five degrees, the duty of sixpence,

and so in proportion for any difference in quantity or gravity.

[2 Further additional duties imposed, and corresponding drawback provided for by 63 & 64 Vict. c. 7, s. 6.]