HC Deb 07 July 1931 vol 254 c1925W
Miss WILKINSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total quantity of motor spirit, other spirit, and other mineral oils on which Customs and Excise duties were paid in the financial year ended 31st March, 1931, and the total amount raised?

Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCE

There is no Excise duty upon hydrocarbon oils. The total quantity of such oils upon which Customs duty was charged in the financial year 1930–31 was approximately 955,450,000 gallons, and the net Revenue received, £15,908,000.