HC Deb 07 May 1888 vol 325 cc1452-3
SIR GEORGE BADEN-POWELL (Liverpool, Kirkdale)

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether lorries or other vessels used exclusively within the boundaries of docks for transferring timber from steamers to railway trucks, canal barges, or stacking yards within the docks, would come under the designation of "Trade Carts" or waggons used for the conveyance of any goods or burden in the course of trade; and, whether such vehicles would be liable to the new Cart Tax if it can be shown that they never use the roads in the course of trade?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. GOSCHEN) (St. George's, Hanover Square

A licence will not be required for the vehicles referred to, if never used on the roads.