Monarch

GEORGE I

Year

1725

Title

12 Geo. I, c. 1,

Description

An Act for granting and continuing to His Majesty the additional Duties on Beer Ale Strong Waters Tobacco and other Goods and Merchandizes; and also upon all Sorts of Wine Strong Waters and Spirits perfectly made and upon all Spirits made and distilled of Wine; and also for granting and continuing the further additional Duties on Beer Ale Aqua Vitae and Strong Waters brewed and made in this Kingdom; and upon Brandy or Spirits above Proof; and on Tea Coffee Chocolate and Cocoa-Nuts; and also for granting a further additional Duty upon Brandy or Spirits above Proof; and also a Tax on all Salaries Profits of Employment Fees and Pensions therein mentioned/ and for securing the Re-payment of Fifty Thousand Pounds sterl. formerly advanced to his Majesty for the Use of the Publick together with the Interest thereof.

Classification

Revenue - additional duties; tea, coffee, spirits, etc.; national debt; salaries of named House of Commons officials [rv]