§ Dr. MarekTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what environmental factors he considered in determining the capacity of engines of cars below which a reduced rate of vehicle excise duty is to be charged. [78370]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 23 March 1999]: A consultation paper setting out the options for reforming vehicle excise duty (VED), including a reduction in VED for the smallest, cleanest cars, was published on 3 November. The formal consultation period ended on 31 January. The Government considered carefully all representations received in determining the conditions for eligibility to the reduced rate of vehicle excise duty.
§ Mr. Whittingdale:To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many cars will attract the reduced rate of vehicle excise duty for cars with engines up to 1100 cc. [78010]
§ Ms HewittAs of September 1998, it is estimated that over 1.8 million cars will be eligible for the reduced rate of vehicle excise duty for cars of 1100cc or less.