§ Mr. Trewasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the amount of the excise tax on hydrocarbon oils which is borne ultimately by the steel industry.
§ Mr. HigginsThe total amount of duty paid in 1970 on hydrocarbon oil purchased by the steel industry was probably of the order of £14 million.
§ Mr. Trewasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the amount of the excise duty on hydrocarbon oils which is borne ultimately by the cement industry.
§ Mr. HigginsThe total amount of duty paid in 1970 on hydrocarbon oil purchased by the cement industry was probably of the order of £2 million.