§ 55. Sir HARRY BRITTAINasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any more satisfactory method of motor taxation has been brought to his notice than that at present in vogue; and, if so, whether he will agree to revise the system now in force?
§ The MINISTER of TRANSPORT (Mr. Gosling)I have been asked to answer this question. I am awaiting the Report of the Departmental Committee which is considering the matter, and I would in this connection refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave to the hon. and gallant Members for the Kingston-upon-Hull and Bilston Divisions respectively on 19th February, of which I am sending him a copy.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINCan the hon. Gentleman say when this Report will be completed?
§ Lieut.-Colonel HOWARD-BURYHas not this Committee been sitting for two years, and what are the interests which are holding up the presentation of its Report?
§ Mr. GOSLINGI can say no more than that I am awaiting the Report.