HC Deb 28 January 1969 vol 776 cc276-7W
50. Mr. Bessell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will now seek to exempt registered disabled drivers from paying the additional tax on motor fuel.

Mr. Taverne

I am afraid this would not be practicable.

62 and 63. Mr. Berry

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether he will state the etimated revenue from the tax on fuel used by motor vehicles in the year ending 31st March, 1969; and how much of this is attributable to the increase of 4dper gallon imposed in March, 1968;

(2) how much of the estimated revenue from the tax on fuel used by motor vehicles in the year ending 31st March, 1969, is attributable to the increase of 5dper gallon imposed in November, 1968.

Mr. Taverne

Following are the figures:

HYDROCARBON OIL DUTY ON LIGHT OIL AND D.E.R.V.
£ million Financial Year 1968–69
Budget estimate, before duty increase 925
Budget estimate of increase due to extra 4d. a gallon on duty 76
Regulator Surcharge estimate 30
1,031