HC Deb 14 February 1911 vol 21 c889
Mr. BIRD

asked if the privilege now enjoyed by visitors bringing foreign motorcars to this country of using them upon our roads free of Inland Revenue tax and carriage duty for a period of four months will be extended to visitors desiring to purchase British made cars for their own temporary use during their stay and taking them away at the conclusion of their visit?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The provisions of Section 86 (7) of the Finance (1909–10) Act, 1910, do not authorise the Treasury to make any concession in respect of the cases referred to.

Mr. BIRD

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the reason for denying to the British maker the advantages which are granted to the foreign maker?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

No. I think at this stage of Parliamentary procedure I am only allowed to state facts.