§ 69. Mr. DIXEYasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the feeling in this country in favour of a substitution of the present Motor Duties by a duty on petrol; if he is considering the matter; and if he has yet come to any conclusion?
§ Mr. McNEILLMy right hon. Friend is unable to add anything to what he said on this subject in the Budget statement last year.
Mr. BECKETTIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this feeling is mainly confined to occasional week-end motorists and is not shared by the many drivers who are about every day of the year, many earning their livings in this way?
§ Mr. B. SMITHAre we to understand that the Chancellor of the Exchequer is to consider it?
§ Mr. McNEILLI do not think I can' make any comment upon it.