§ 44. Mr. James Hillasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will accept the loss of the proposed excise duty involved in levying a low rate of tax on liquefied petroleum gas, when it is conclusively proved that its use is desirable on environmental grounds.
§ Mr. HigginsMy right hon. Friend hopes to be able to announce soon what the rate of duty will be. I do not think there is any conflict between taxation policy and environmental considerations.