HC Deb 12 December 1956 vol 562 c447

Resolution reported, That, if any Act giving effect to a Resolution of the Committee of Ways and Means increases any of the Customs and Excise duties on hydrocarbon oils, petrol substitutes and spirits used for making power methylated spirits, the Act may include provision relaxing, in view of the increase in the said duties, any limitations imposed by byelaw on the charges which may be made for hackney carriages.

Resolution agreed to.

Instruction to the Committee on the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties (Temporary Increase) Bill that they have power to make provision therein pursuant to the said Resolution.