Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state on what basis the revenue derived from the increased tax on motor cars and 1041 petrol will be distributed in England, Scotland, and Ireland; and if he will consider the possibility of some existing authority superintending the expenditure of the said revenue without the expense involved in setting up a fresh Department?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd-George)I will consider the point raised by my hon. Friend in the latter part of the question. I regret that I cannot give him the information asked for in the earlier portion until the Bill relating to my proposals in regard to motor-cars is in the hands of the House.
§ Mr. H. W. FORSTERCan the right hon. Gentleman give us any idea of the estimated cost?
§ Mr. LLOYD-GEORGEThat is obviously a question of which I ought to have notice.