HC Deb 16 May 1950 vol 475 cc1007-8
66. Mr. Gilbert Longden

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will find means to relieve flying clubs from having to pay the extra duty on petrol used for flying instruction, and so from having to pass on the additional cost to their members, since this must discourage young people from learning to fly.

Sir S. Cripps

. No, Sir. I regret that I cannot help flying clubs in this way.

Mr. Longden

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that the extra cost is as much as approximately 10s. per flying hour?

Sir S. Cripps

I am aware that it is quite a considerable amount, but I still cannot help the flying clubs in this way.

Mr. Harold Macmillan

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman get into touch with the Secretary of State for Air, to see whether some corresponding arrangements can be made to assist these very important clubs?

Sir S. Cripps

The Secretary of State for Air has considered that. As the right hon. Gentleman says, it is within his province.