HC Deb 04 August 1909 vol 8 c1955W
Mr. FETHERSTONHAUGH

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the tax on petrol has been collected from importers and manufacturers up to the present, and, if so, from what date; and can he say approximately the number of gallons on which duty has been paid?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

Imported motor spirit has been liable to duty since 30th April, 1909, and home-made motor spirit since 1st June, 1909. The approximate quantity delivered duty-paid to 30th June, inclusive (the latest date up to which quantity accounts are available), was 3,624,000 gallons.