HC Deb 12 July 1909 vol 7 c1820W
Mr. PHILIP FOSTER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the tax of 3d. per gallon on benzoline will be remitted to those small retailers, such as chemists, who do not sell it or other spirit for use in mechanically propelled vehicles, but only for burning in lamps or other similar purposes?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

My right hon. Friend regrets that he does not see his way to allow rebate to be paid to other persons than the actual users. Nor would it be practicable to apply the regulations for the supply of duty-free spirit under bond to these small retailers.