HC Deb 06 July 1953 vol 517 cc66-7W
Lieut. - Colonel Bromley - Davenport

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the amount of each class of hydrocarbon oils retained for home consumption during the year ended 31st March, 1953; and the net amount received in respect of duty thereon, showing, in particular, the amounts received in respect of motor spirit and heavy oils used as fuel in road vehicles.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The desired particulars are provisionally as follows:

Class Quantity Receipts of Duty
(gallons) £
OILS CHARGEABLE WITH CUSTOMS DUTY
Light Oils 1,823,173,848 228,088,266
of which motor (including aviation) spirit 1,737,753,146
(£217,346,400)
Heavy Oils for use as road fuel 295,044,466 36,872,150
Other Heavy Oils 4,577,351,028 603,282
of which fully rebateable 4,432,565,499
OILS CHARGEABLE WITH EXCISE DUTY
Light Oils 104,563,216 9,146,573
of which motor (including aviation) spirit 61,710,630
(£5,379,531)
Heavy Oils for use as road fuel 23,687,039 2,072,616
Total £276,782,887
Allowances under Section 206 of the Customs and Excise Act 1952 1,724,201
Net Total £275,058,686