HC Deb 21 July 1910 vol 19 c1601W
Sir WILLIAM BULL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total amount received from the tax on petrol for the year ending 5th April, 1910; and what was the cost of collecting the same?

Mr. LLOYD GEORGE

The amount of revenue derived from the duty on motor spirit during the year ended 31st March, 1910, was £320,700. I am not yet in a position to state the cost of collection.