§ 41. Sir William Davisonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in connection with his forthcoming Budget, he will consider the injustice suffered by private motor car owners by reason of the additional taxation of 66⅔ per cent. on the existing rate imposed upon them in 1939, shortly before the war broke out, notwithstanding the fact that since January, 1940, the use of motor cars and motor cycles has been restricted by some 75 per cent and confined to solely essential purposes; and will he see that this is removed.
§ Sir J. AndersonI am afraid that there has been no change of circumstances that would justify me in departing from the views expressed by my predecessor on 29th June last, in Debate on last year's Finance Bill.
§ Sir W. DavisonIs my right hon. Friend aware that in the Debate to which he refers, his predecessor stated that it 1899 was not a mileage tax but a car tax, and that there was no difference between that and the issue of licences for wireless sets? Does he also recognise that anyone can use his wireless set at any time, but that a person is now prohibited from using his car or cycle except for certain very limited purposes and restricted distances?