HC Deb 04 May 1888 vol 325 cc1361-2
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.