§ Mr Ronald Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what he estimates would be the fall in petrol consumption if motor fuel taxation were increased by 10p, 15p and 20p per gallon.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonOn the basis of past experience, petrol consumption might fall by about 3 per cent. for a price increase of 10p per gallon, by about 4 per cent. for an increase of 15p and by about 5 per cent. for an increase of 20p.