HC Deb 19 March 1946 vol 420 cc1685-6
52. Colonel Enroll

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the pre sent tax on fuel oil is intended to be a protective duty and to what extent a Revenue duty.

Mr. Dalton

Principally for revenue.

Colonel Erroll

In view of the increasingly serious coal shortage, will the right hon. Gentleman consider removing this restrictive tax?

Mr. Dalton

I cannot anticipate my Budget Statement.