§ 40. Mr. Crouchasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, to bring the dog licence in line with the modern value of the £, he will increase it from 7s. 6d. to £2s.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerI regret that I cannot anticipate my Budget statement.
§ Sir J. LucasIs my right hon. Friend aware that this suggestion would, if adopted, put great hardship on old age pensioners, and that, in so far as it is to help stop sheep worrying, I have put forward a constructive suggestion?
§ Mr. ButlerI am aware of the pros and cons of the present position.