§ VISCOUNT EBRINGTON (Devon, Tavistock)asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether the proposed £5 licence on traction engines will be in addition to, or in lieu of, the licences now levied by the County Authorities?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's Hanover Square)The proposed duty will be quite apart from the licences now levied by the County Authorities; but I may remind my noble Friend that the Act of 1878 gives the County Authority the option of altering and repealing their bye-laws in respect of these licences, and reducing the fees charged for them. It fixes a maximum fee which may not be exceeded; but the fee may be less than the maximum, and occasionally is.