HC Deb 15 April 1981 vol 3 cc151-2W
Sir Anthony Meyer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what is the estimated additonal cost to industry in Wales of the 20p increase in duty on petrol and derv;

(2) what is the estimated additional cost to agriculture in Wales of the 20p increase in duty on petrol and derv.

Mr. Peter Rees

It is estimated that the total additional taxation on petrol and derv borne by the residents of Wales will be about £55 million per annum. I regret that information to subdivide this is not available.