§ MR. MACLURE (Lancashire, S.E., Stretford)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether, as in all cases in Great Britain where tramways are laid for the conveyance of passengers, &c., the Company is not only compelled to lay with granite setts but also to maintain them and the entire roadway both between the rails and also a considerable space on either side thereof, he will consider whether such undertakings may fairly be exempted from the Wheel Duty, as they not only almost entirely maintain the road, but, in addition, are heavy contributors to the local rates?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square)No, Sir; tramways will not be liable to the proposed Wheel Tax. They already pay Carriage Duty on the carriages they employ.