§ Sir JOHN BARRANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that Inland Revenue officers are now supplying claim forms to firms claiming repayment of Petrol Duty, and are informing such firms that they are now entitled to the rebate although their applications had been refused; whether this change on the part of the Inland Revenue is due to an alteration in the law or in its interpretation; and whether, in the latter case, such firms are entitled to the rebate for the whole period since the tax was imposed?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI am not aware of any action, such as that referred to by my hon. Friend, being taken by officers of Customs and Excise. If any particular instance of such action can be given, inquiry will be made into the matter.