§ Mr. Bendallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the representations received from the London taxi cab service, he will consider a reduction on the 20p increase on the cost, per gallon of derv.
§ Mr. Peter Rees[pursuant to his reply, 27 April 1981]: A selective duty relief for taxis would be difficult to justify when other business users of derv bear the full burden of the duty.
§ Mr. Bendallasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the organisations and groups which have approached him in recent weeks, subsequent to his Budget announcement, requesting a reduction in the revenue element in the price of derv.
§ Mr. Peter Rees[pursuant to his reply, 27 April 1981]: My right hon. and learned Friend has received about 120 letters on the subject of the Budget increase in derv duty. Organisations which have written include the Road Haulage Association, The British Confederation of Road Passenger Transport, the National Farmers Unions, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the Scottish Motor Trade Association and the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association.