Word: hydrocarbon
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Dates: during 1950-1950
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When the bewigged House clerk intoned: "First resolution: hydrocarbon oils (rate of customs duty and rebate)," the Tories, who did not recognize this as a reference to the gasoline tax, were caught napping. The Speaker put the resolution to a voice vote, and the Laborites responded with a loud "aye." The Tories remained silent. "I think the ayes have it," said the Speaker. A roar of triumphant laughter burst from the Laborite benches. But the Laborites laughed too soon. Winston Churchill sat up sharply and whispered to Tory Whip Patrick Buchan-Hepburn. When the Speaker repeated the question Churchill...