§ Mr. Garro Jonesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what sum has been lost to the Exchequer since petrol consumed by Imperial Airways, Limited, was exempt from duty?
§ Sir J. Simon:Petrol used on inland flights is not exempt from duty. The company referred to is treated in matters of taxation like any other consumer of petrol, and if the hon. Member has in mind the drawback of duty which is allowable on petrol shipped on all aircraft proceeding to foreign destinations, it would be contrary to Revenue practice to disclose particulars relating to the business of an individual concern.