HC Deb 17 February 1932 vol 261 c1639
74. Mr. McEWEN

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider introducing legislation for the purpose of reducing the charges levied under the Road Traffic Act for the testing of petrol pumps?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Petrol pumps, used in trade for sale in individual quantities not exceeding 20 gallons, are required to be verified and stamped by the local authorities under the Weights and Measures Acts; and the fees are fixed by Order in Council under that Act and not under the Road Traffic Act. I have no reason to believe that these fees are excessive.

Mr. McEWEN

Will the hon. Member take cognisance of the fact that this is another addition to the already far too numerous restrictions on private enterprise?