Major HOPEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount of duty collected on motor spirit, including both Home-made and imported spirit, during the year ending 31st March, 1914; and what was the total amount of repayment during the same year on account of motor spirit used for industrial or other purposes for which abatement or exemption is allowed?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe total amount of duty collected on Home-manufactured and imported motor spirit in the year ended 31st March, 1914, was £991,765. The amount actually repaid on account of motor spirit used for industrial or other purposes was £150,382, and in addition 4,829,892 gallons were delivered duty free for industrial purposes, representing an additional allowance of £60,374.