HC Deb 01 February 1966 vol 723 cc185-6W
51. Mr. Gresham Cooke

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that although the Customs and Excise revenue from matches rose by£48,721 in 1964–65, revenue has decreased steadily from 1955–56 to the extent of£1,623,045; and whether he will give an assurance that he will review the present relationship between the duties on lighters and the duties on matches.

Mr. Diamond

My right hon. Friend will bear this point in mind in his general review of Customs and Excise taxation before the Budget.