HC Deb 06 April 1965 vol 710 c307

Motion made, and Question, 9. That as from 7th April 1965—

  1. (a) no duty shall be chargeable under the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1962 in respect of local authority's watering vehicles (as defined in Schedule 4 to that Act) or tower wagons (as so defined) used solely by a street lighting authority, or a person acting in pursuance of a contract with such an authority, for the purpose of installing or maintaining any materials or apparatus for lighting roads, streets or public places;
  2. (b) a goods vehicle shall not be charged with any increased duty under paragraph 1(2) of the said Schedule 4 by reason of being used for drawing any vehicle which, if mechanically propelled, would be exempt from duty by virtue of paragraph (a) above.
For the purposes of this Resolution "street lighting authority" means any local authority or Minister having power under any enactment to provide materials or apparatus for lighting roads, streets or public places. And it is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1913.—[Mr. Callaghan.]

put and agreed to.