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Mr. Meacher
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in the light of the windfall profits of the oil companies from the increase in crude oil and refined product prices, he will now impose a special windfall oil tax.
Mr. Peter Rees
[pursuant to his reply, 7 December 1979, c. 401]: I have noted the hon. Member's suggestion.