HC Deb 25 July 1977 vol 936 cc68-9W
Mr. Ward asked

the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received about the need for a lower rate of duty on diesel fuel.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I have received about 20 letters representing that the duty on diesel fuel should not have been increased in the Budget because of the resultant increase in distribution costs.

Mr. Ward

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what consideration he has given to the effect of his different tax proposals for diesel fuel and petrol energy saving; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I am giving careful consideration to the possible effect of the different rates of duty on petrol and derv which the House has now approved.