HC Deb 09 May 1950 vol 475 c198
61. Surgeon Lieut.-Commander Bennett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider measures to meet the new burden that the increased Petrol Duty is placing upon medical practitioners in general practice.

Sir S. Cripps

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given on 4th May by my hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Selkirk (Mr. Macdonald).

Surgeon Lieut.-Commander Bennett

Is the Chancellor aware that the incidence of the extra tax on petrol will hurt most the country practitioners who have to do most mileage in their cars, and those who are, in fact, already suffering most from the inadequacy of the allowance for transport?

Sir S. Cripps

Perhaps the hon. and gallant Gentleman will read the answer I have referred to.