§ 28. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, having regard to his estimated revenue from all oil taxation of £877 million in 1967–68, of which approximately £600 million derives from motorists, what estimate he has made of the short-fall in revenue due to the rationing of oil and petrol after 1st October, 1967.
§ Mr. MacDermotNo decision to ration petrol or oil has been taken.
§ Sir G. NabarroBut the coupons have been printed and as the mileages to be permitted are shown on the coupons, presumably the Treasury is in a position to know how much petrol and oil consumption will be reduced. In the circumstances, would not the hon. and learned Gentleman now answer the Question and not side-step it until 23rd October?
§ Mr. MacDermotI have answered the Question. The hon. Member must not complain if he phrases his questions so badly.