HC Deb 26 May 1909 vol 5 c1185
Mr. KAVANAGH

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that the price of petrol is always higher in Ireland than in England; that the retail price of petrol per gallon, before the Budget was introduced, was 1s. in Dublin as corn-pared with 10d. in London, and that the price is now 1s. 4d. in Dublin and 1s. 2d. in London; and whether he would recommend a rebate on petrol used in Ireland, so as to equalise the cost of it in both countries?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

I am aware that the price of petrol varies in different parts of the United Kingdom, but I cannot see my way to adopt the suggestion of the hon. Member.