§ 19. Mr. Iremongerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will set up a working party to consider a procedure whereby rebated fuel may be used, with suitable mechanical safeguards, in dual-purpose engines while stationary; and if he will undertake to amend the Finance Act, 1959, accordingly.
§ Mr. MaudlingWe have already looked at this matter very carefully, view of the fundamental difficulties principle involved, I do not think any useful purpose would be served in setting up a working party. I certainly mot undertake an amendment of the law.
§ Mr. IremongerWill my right hon. Friend look at this again in the light of the fact that, as he knows, the British Ferro-Concrete Association has perfected a device which should protect the venue and it seems unfair on the association that it should be penalised because other people have not perfected similar device?
§ Mr. MaudlingThis is a very difficult point and I think that we are right in the line we are taking. But I will gladly look at thin in the light of what my hon. friend says, although without any commitment.