HC Deb 01 November 1939 vol 352 cc1918-9
37. Mr. Jackson

asked the Minister of Transport whether, owing to the shortage of petrol and the congestion on railways, he will do all he can to encourage the use of steam-wagons which use home-produced fuel?

Captain Wallace

The heavier classes of steam vehicles already enjoy a preferential rate of taxation, and higher laden weights are permitted than for other mechanically-propelled road vehicles. In addition, steam vehicles use untaxed fuel. I do not think that there is any ground for further concessions to these vehicles.