§ 54. Mr. Gammansasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reply he has sent, or proposes to send, to the representations made to him by the Society of British Aircraft Constructors for the abolition of the tax on aviation spirit on the grounds that over 70 per cent. of this spirit used in this country is for work in connection with research on, and construction of, aero-engines.
§ Sir S. CrippsI cannot anticipate my Budget Statement.
§ Mr. GammansWill the putting down of this Question remind the Chancellor of the importance of this matter?
§ Sir S. CrippsCertainly.