Mr. Ward askedthe Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received about the need for a lower rate of duty on diesel fuel.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI 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.
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§ Mr. Wardasked 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 SheldonI am giving careful consideration to the possible effect of the different rates of duty on petrol and derv which the House has now approved.