I move:—
(1) That the duty of customs imposed by Section 1 of the Finance (Customs Duties) (No. 4) Act, 1931 (No. 43 of 1931), as amended by subsequent enactments, shall, in respect of mineral hydrocarbon light oil chargeable with that duty, be charged, levied and paid—
(a) during the period beginning on the 3rd day of April, 1952, and ending on the 16th day of April, 1952, at the rate of 1/8 the gallon in lieu of the rate now chargeable by virtue of sub-section (1) of Section 7 of the Finance Act, 1951 (No. 15 of 1951), and
(b) as on and from the 17th day of April, 1952, at the rate of 1/9½ the gallon in lieu of the rate specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph.
(2) That the duty of excise imposed by Section 1 of the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1935 (No. 7 of 1935), as amended by subsequent enactments, shall—
(a) in respect of mineral hydrocarbon light oil chargeable with that duty which is sent out, on or for sale or otherwise, from the premises of the manufacturer thereof during the period beginning on the 3rd day of April, 1952, and ending on the 16th day of April, 1952, or is used by such manufacturer during that period for any purpose other than the manufacture or production of mineral hydrocarbon oil, be charged, levied and paid at the rate of 1/6 the gallon in lieu of the rate now chargeable by virtue of sub-section (2) of Section 7 of the Finance Act, 1951, and
(b) in respect of mineral hydrocarbon light oil chargeable with that duty which is sent out, on or for sale or otherwise, from the premises of the manufacturer thereof on or after the 17th day of April, 1952, or is used by such manufacturer on or after that date for any purpose other than the manufacture or production of mineral hydrocarbon oil be charged, levied and paid at the rate of 1/7½ the gallon in lieu of the rate specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph.
(3) It is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution shall have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 1927 (No. 7 of 1927).