HC Deb 11 February 1965 vol 706 c128W
Mr. Marten

asked the Minister of Aviation what studies he made, before withdrawing their petrol tax concession, of the practice in other countries of assisting the private flying movement; and if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the results of those studies.

Mr. Stonehouse

No special studies of this kind were made. My Department has, of course, information about the practice in a number of other countries, but the decision to end the petrol tax rebate was based on the particular needs of this country.