Mrs. Kellet-Bowmanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the report of the National Society for Clean Air, page 31, a copy of which is in his possession, to the effect that emission from motor exhaust should be controlled if the urban environment is to be im- 134W proved, he will reconsider his intention to impose a tax on liquid petroleum gas.
§ Mr. HigginsNo. These matters were fully discussed during the debates on last year's Finance Bill, and the report does not afford any ground for modifying the view that here is no conflict here between taxation policy and environmental considerations.