Fuel Oil (Tax)

HC Deb 26 January 1971 vol 810 cc60-1W

35. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the product of the fuel oil tax during 1970.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

Approximately £130 million.

44. Mr. David Stoddart

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will immediately reduce the excise duty on hydrocarbon fuels by 6d. per gallon to offset recent and projected increases in the price of these fuels and to make a contribution towards stabilising the cost of living.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

No.