Monitor Or British Freeholder in London, Middlesex

Public Paper Attacks Distillers Over Tax Policy

The Monitor argues against distillers claiming property rights over excise duties, stating the law should curb their Still system. It cites 1725 to 1735 tax fluctuations showing brewing profits rise when distilleries are restrained, while beer and ale duties fall short, urging Parliament to resist appeals to liberty and property. It warns distillers will bring in farmers and gentry to override public stock interests.