It is a revenue-raising measure that the Government have introduced.

But the new, higher fees are revenue-raising measures "at the expense of free speech," he said.

They made sure it was accompanied by other tax increases and revenue-raising measures so that it would not increase the deficit.

Security dealers have criticized the budget package for doing too little to increase revenues, but they oppose several revenue-raising measures that affect their businesses.

The National Firearms Act is, once again, a revenue-raising measure.

He stood accused of trying to disguise a crude revenue-raising measure.

The revenue-raising measures are intended to reduce the chronic budget deficit and to slow down inflation by soaking up excess cash.

If the new revenue-raising measures are inconsistent," he added, "they are simply to be interpreted as specific exceptions to the rule.

Most of the other revenue-raising measures do not affect individuals.

There is no evidence whatsoever that more jobs would be lost raising this tax than any other revenue-raising measure being considered.