HC Deb 12 July 1934 vol 292 cc521-2
31. Mr. MALLALIEU (for Mr. HOLDSWORTH)

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if alcohol distilled from molasses and used as motor fuel is subjected to taxation as such; and, if not, will he state the reason for such exemption?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given on this subject to the hon. and gallant Mem- ber for Barkston Ash (Colonel Ropner) on 6th March, and to the hon. Member for East Willesden (Mr. D. G. Somerville) on 3rd May.