51. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked 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. DiamondMy right hon. Friend will bear this point in mind in his general review of Customs and Excise taxation before the Budget.