asked the Minister for Finance if he is now in a position to give an estimate of the revenue from petrol for the financial year 1950-51.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Revenue from Petrol Duty.
The revenue derived from petrol as such is not separately recorded, but is included under mineral hydrocarbon light oils (tariff reference No. 164/1). The estimated net receipt under that head for 1950-51 is £3,250,000, of which about 98 per cent. would be derived from petrol.