§ Mr. DAWESasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider, in connection with his Budget proposals, the exemption of local authorities and others controlling fire brigades from liability to pay the tax on petrol used for petrol-driven fire-engines and other fire-appliances?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSEMy right hon. Friend will be prepared to consider whether such an exemption is practicable and desirable.