HC Deb 05 November 1998 vol 318 cc692-3W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the level of tax on car users. [57470]

Ms Hewitt

The Chancellor has received a number of representations about the excise duty on hydrocarbon oil and the impact on car users. All of the representations will be carefully considered in the run up to the next Budget.

Ms. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will calculate the total income received by Her Majesty's Government from all forms of car tax, vehicle excise duty, VAT on car sales, and hydro-carbon taxes in(a) 1997–98 and (b) 1998–99 to date. [57471]

Ms Hewitt

Car tax was abolished with effect from 12 November 1992.

£ million
1997–98 1998–99(to September1998)
Vehicle excise duty 4,487 2,353
Hydro-carbon taxes for road fuels 19,245 10,277

It is not possible to estimate the Government's income from VAT on car sales except at disproportionate cost.