§ 49. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will repeal the tax on light hydrocarbon oils used for industrial purposes, in view of its adverse effect on trade and industry.
§ 62. Mr. Odeyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give further consideration to the case for the repeal of the duty on light hydrocarbon oils used for industrial purposes as presented to him by a number of trade organisations in October last.
§ Sir S. CrippsI would refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for South Salford (Mr. Hardy) on 27th January.
§ Mr. OdeyWhen considering this matter, will the right hon. and learned Gentleman bear in mind the incidence of this duty on the export trade of a number of industries?
§ Sir S. CrippsI will certainly bear everything in mind.