asked the Minister for Finance if he will state if he contemplates altering the method of taxing private cars from the basis of horse power to that of cubic capacity.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Taxation of Private Cars.
There is no intention at present of changing the basis of motor vehicle taxation.
The Minister says there is no intention of changing the basis at present. Does that mean that he will do so in the near future?
I mean there is no intention at present.
That reply rather puzzles me. Is it intended to do so in the near future?
I am saying that there is no intention at present. It might be done in the future and it might not.