HC Deb 15 July 1926 vol 198 cc702-3
Mr. CHARLES EDWARDS

I beg to move, in page 10, line 19, at the end, to insert the words Provided that this Section and any of the rates of duties set out in the First Schedule to this Act shall not apply to any mechanically-propelled vehicle used solely for the conveyance of employed persons to and irons their place of employment. This question has not been discussed before. I made a statement the other night, and the Minister of Transport promised to consider it. I look upon this question as one of great importance affecting the whole of the mining districts of this country. I am asking that vehicles which are used solely and exclusively for the purpose of conveying working people to their work, and which cannot be used for any other purpose, shall he exempt from this new taxation. The point is a simple one. I have discussed the matter with the Minister of Transport, and although I had the best of the argument, he did not agree with me. But I find that the report of the Chief Constable of Monmouthshire confirms what I said as to the fact that these vehicles are used exclusively for this purpose and cannot be used for any other, and that it is quite possible to keep them under observation. I am not asking for any relief for any vehicles which can be used for other services—

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