§ 32. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state the aggregation of motor taxation comprising fuel duty, road fund licences, and purchase tax on new non-goods vehicles for the year 1963–64, and the comparable figure estimated for the year 1968–69; and how much is the increase as a percentage of such aggregation, and the increase in sterling between the two respective years stated.
§ Mr. DiamondThe 1963–64 aggregate is £811 million and the estimated 1968–69 aggregate is £1,595 million, a crude increase of 97 per cent. or £784 million. Over the same period the numbers of private cars grew by approximately 46 per cent. Consequently the comparable increase, after adjusting for the increased number and use of vehicles, and allowing for changes in purchasing power, was 23 per cent.
§ Sir G. NabarroHas the right hon. Gentleman observed the fierce resistance to all proposals from the Treasury to increase motor taxation further, and will he take this fully into account in the Chancellor's forthcoming Budget?
§ Mr. DiamondI have observed the nature of the comments made by those who are not wholly in favour of this kind of taxation.