§ 74. Mr. David Steelasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what will be the cost to Scottish industry, including agrculture and forestry, of the Budget increases in fuel tax and vehicle excise duties.
§ Mr. Harold LeverDetailed statistics for precise calculation are not available but it is estimated that the additional cost to industry and commerce in Scotland, including agriculture and forestry, of the Budget increases in fuel tax and vehicle excise duties is of the order of £3¼ million and £3.7 million respectively.