HC Deb 07 March 1929 vol 226 c558
50. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether petrol for the use of the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Civil Departments pays tax or is supplied free of taxation?

Mr. SAMUEL

In accordance with the usual practice in regard to dutiable articles, duty is charged on petrol imported for the use of the Navy, Army, Air Force and Civil Departments.