HC Deb 23 April 2002 vol 384 cc267-71

Motion made and Question put,

That provision may be made for vehicle excise duty to be charged in respect of—

  1. (a) vehicles registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 that are neither used nor kept on a public road (within the meaning of that Act);
  2. (b) things that have been but have ceased to be mechanically propelled vehicles.

The House divided: Ayes 397, Noes 155.

Division No. 214] [10.15 pm
AYES
Abbott, Ms Diane Clark, Dr Lynda (Edinburgh Pentlands)
Adams, Mrs Irene (Paisley N)
Ainsworth, Bob (Cov"try NE) Clark, Paul (Gillingham)
Alexander, Douglas Clarke, Rt Hon Tom (Coatbridge)
Allan, Richard Clarke, Tony (Northampton S)
Allen, Graham Clelland, David
Armstrong, Rt Hon Ms Hilary Clwyd, Ann
Atherton, Ms Candy Coaker, Vernon
Atkins, Charlotte Coffey, Ms Ann
Austin, John Cohen, Harry
Bailey, Adrian Coleman, lain
Baird, Vera Colman, Tony
Barnes, Harry Connarty, Michael
Barrett, John Cook, Frank (Stockton N)
Barron, Kevin Cook, Rt Hon Robin (Livingston)
Battle, John Cooper, Yvette
Bayley, Hugh Corbyn, Jeremy
Beard, Nigel Corston, Jean
Beckett, Rt Hon Margaret Cotter, Brian
Begg, Miss Anne Cousins, Jim
Beith, Rt Hon A J Cranston, Ross
Bell, Stuart Crausby, David
Benn, Hilary Cruddas, Jon
Bennett, Andrew Cryer, John (Hornchurch)
Benton, Joe Cunningham, Rt Hon Dr Jack (Copeland)
Best, Harold
Betts, Clive Cunningham, Jim (Cov'try S)
Blackman, Liz Cunningham, Tony (Workington)
Blair, Rt Hon Tony Curtis-Thomas, Mrs Claire
Blears, Ms Hazel Dalyell, Tam
Blizzard, Bob Davey, Edward (Kingston)
Blunkett, Rt Hon David Davey, Valerie (Bristol W)
Boateng, Rt Hon Paul David, Wayne
Borrow, David Davidson, Ian
Bradley, Rt Hon Keith (Withington) Davies, Rt Hon Denzil (Llanelli)
Bradley, Peter (The Wrekin) Davies, Geraint (Croydon C)
Brake, Tom Dawson, Hilton
Breed, Colin Dean, Mrs Janet
Brennan, Kevin Denham, Rt Hon John
Brooke, Mrs Annette L Dhanda, Parmjit
Brown, Rt Hon Gordon (Dunfermline E) Dismore, Andrew
Dobbin, Jim
Brown, Rt Hon Nicholas (Newcastle E & Wallsend) Dobson, Rt Hon Frank
Donohoe, Brian H
Browne, Desmond Doran, Frank
Bryant, Chris Doughty, Sue
Buck, Ms Karen Dowd, Jim
Burgon, Colin Drew, David
Burnett, John Eagle, Angela (Wallasey)
Burnham, Andy Eagle, Maria (L'pool Garston)
Burstow, Paul Edwards, Huw
Byers, Rt Hon Stephen Efford, Clive
Cable, Dr Vincent Ellman, Mrs Louise
Caborn, Rt Hon Richard Ennis, Jeff
Cairns, David Ewing, Annabelle
Calton, Mrs Patsy Farrelly, Paul
Campbell, Alan (Tynemouth) Field, Rt Hon Frank (Birkenhead)
Campbell, Mrs Anne (C'bridge) Field, Mark (Cities of London)
Campbell, Rt Hon Menzies (NE Fife) Fitzpatrick, Jim
Fitzsimons, Mrs Lorna
Caplin, Ivor Flint, Caroline
Carmichael, Alistair Follett, Barbara
Casale, Roger Foster, Rt Hon Derek
Caton, Martin Foster, Don (Bath)
Cawsey, Ian Foster, Michael (Worcester)
Challen, Colin Foster, Michael Jabez (Hastings)
Chapman, Ben (Wirral S) Foulkes, George
Chaytor, David Francis, Dr Hywel
Chidgey, David Galloway, George
Clapham, Michael Gapes, Mike
Clark, Mrs Helen (Peterborough) Gardiner, Barry
George, Andrew (St Ives) Ladyman, Dr Stephen
George, Rt Hon Bruce (Walsall S) Lammy, David
Gerrard, Neil Lawrence, Mrs Jackie
Gibson, Dr Ian Laws, David
Gidley, Sandra Laxton, Bob
Gilroy, Linda Lazarowicz, Mark
Godsiff, Roger Lepper, David
Goggins, Paul Leslie, Christopher
Green, Matthew (Ludlow) Levitt, Tom
Griffiths, Jane (Reading E) Lewis, Ivan (Bury S)
Griffiths, Nigel (Edinburgh S) Lewis, Terry (Worsley)
Griffiths, Win (Bridgend) Liddell, Rt Hon Mrs Helen
Grogan, John Linton, Martin
Hain, Rt Hon Peter Llwyd, Elfyn
Hall, Mike (Weaver Vale) Lucas, Ian
Hall, Patrick (Bedford) Luke, lain
Hamilton, David (Midlothian) Lyons, John
Hamilton, Fabian (Leeds NE) McAvoy, Thomas
Hanson, David McCartney, Rt Hon Ian
Harris, Dr Evan (Oxford W) McDonagh, Siobhain
Havard, Dai MacDonald, Calum
Healey, John McDonnell, John
Heath, David MacDougall, John
Henderson, Doug (Newcastle N) McFall, John
Henderson, Ivan (Harwich) McIsaac, Shona
Hendrick, Mark McKechin, Ann
Hepburn, Stephen McKenna, Rosemary
Heppell, John Mackinlay, Andrew
Hewitt, Rt Hon Ms Patricia McNulty, Tony
Hill, Keith Mactaggart, Fiona
Hodge, Margaret McWalter, Tony
Hoey, Kate Mahmood, Khalid
Holmes, Paul Mahon, Mrs Alice
Hood, Jimmy Mallaber, Judy
Hope, Phil Mandelson, Rt Hon Peter
Hopkins, Kelvin Mann, John
Howarth, Rt Hon Alan (Newport E) Marris, Rob
Howarth, George (Knowsley N) Marsden, Gordon (Blackpool S)
Hoyle, Lindsay Marsden, Paul (Shrewsbury)
Hughes, Beverley (Stretford) Marshall, Jim (Leicester S)
Hughes, Simon (Southwark N) Martlew, Eric
Humble, Mrs Joan Meacher, Rt Hon Michael
Hurst, Alan Merron, Gillian
Hutton, Rt Hon John Michael, Rt Hon Alun
Iddon, Dr Brian Milburn, Rt Hon Alan
Illsley, Eric Miliband, David
Ingram, Rt Hon Adam Miller, Andrew
Irranca-Davies, Huw Mitchell, Austin (Gt Grimsby)
Jackson, Helen (Hillsborough) Moffatt, Laura
Jamieson, David Moore, Michael
Jenkins, Brian Morgan, Julie
Johnson, Alan (Hull W & Hessle) Morley, Elliot
Johnson, Miss Melanie (Welwyn Hatfield) Morris, Rt Hon Estelle
Mudie, George
Jones, Helen (Warrington N) Mullin, Chris
Jones, Jon Owen (Cardiff C) Munn, Ms Meg
Jones, Kevan (N Durham) Murphy, Denis (Wansbeck)
Jones, Lynne (Selly Oak) Murphy, Jim (Eastwood)
Jones, Martyn (Clwyd S) Murphy, Rt Hon Paul (Torfaen)
Jones, Nigel (Cheltenham) Naysmith, Dr Doug
Jowell, Rt Hon Tessa Norris, Dan
Kaufman, Rt Hon Gerald Oaten, Mark
Keen, Alan (Feltham & Heston) O Brien, Bill (Normanton)
Keen, Ann (Brentford & Isleworth) Olner, Bill
Keetch, Paul O'Neill, Martin
Kelly, Ruth Öpik, Lembit
Kemp, Fraser Organ, Diana
Kennedy, Jane (Wavertree) Osborne, Sandra (Ayr)
Khabra, Piara S Owen, Albert
Kidney, David Palmer, Dr Nick
Kilfoyle, Peter Pearson, Ian
King, Andy (Rugby & Kenilworth) Perham, Linda
King, Ms Oona (Bethnal Green) Picking, Anne
Kirkwood, Archy Pickthall, Colin
Knight, Jim (S Dorset) Pike, Peter
Kumar, Dr Ashok Plaskitt, James
Pond, Chris Stoate, Dr Howard
Prentice, Ms Bridget (Lewisham E) Strang, Rt Hon Dr Gavin
Prescott, Rt Hon John Straw, Rt Hon Jack
Price, Adam Stringer, Graham
Primarolo, Dawn Stuart, Ms Gisela
Prosser, Gwyn Stunell, Andrew
Pugh, Dr John Sutcliffe, Gerry
Purchase, Ken Tami, Mark
Purnell, James Taylor, Rt Hon Ann (Dewsbury)
Quin, Rt Hon Joyce Taylor, David (NW Leics)
Quinn, Lawrie Taylor, Matthew (Truro)
Rammell, Bill Taylor, Dr Richard (Wyre F)
Rapson, Syd Thomas, Gareth (Clwyd W)
Raynsford, Rt Hon Nick Thomas, Simon (Ceredigion)
Reed, Andy (Loughborough) Thurso, John
Reid, Alan (Argyll & Bute) Timms, Stephen
Rendel, David Tipping, Paddy
Robertson, Angus (Moray) Tonge, Dr Jenny
Robertson, John (Glasgow Anniesland) Touhig, Don
Trickett, Jon
Robinson, Geoffrey (Cov"try NW) Truswell, Paul
Roche, Mrs Barbara Turner, Dr Desmond (Kemptown)
Rooney, Terry Turner, Neil (Wigan)
Ross Ernie Twigg, Stephen (Enfield)
Roy, Frank Tyler, Paul
Ruane, Chris Tynan, Bill
Ruddock, Joan Walley Ms Joan
Russell, Bob (Colchester) Ward, Ms Claire
Russell, Ms Christine (Chester) Wareing Robert N
Ryan, Joan Watson, Tom
Salmond, Alex Watts, David
Sanders, Adrian Webb, Steve
Sarwar, Mohammad Weir, Michael
Savidge, Malcolm White, Brian
Sawford, Phil Whitehead, Dr Alan
Sedgemore Brian Wicks, Malcolm
Sheerman, Barry Williams, Rt Hon Alan (Swansea W)
Sheridan, Jim
Simon, Siôn Williams, Mrs Betty (Conwy)
Simpson, Alan (Nottingham S) Williams, Hywel (Caernarfon)
Williams, Roger (Brecon)
Singh, Marsha Willis, Phil
Skinner, Dennis Wilson, Brian
Smith, Rt Hon Andrew (Oxford E) Winnick, David
Smith, Angela (Basildon) Winterton, Ms Rosie (Doncaster C)
Smith, Rt Hon Chris (Islington S) Wishart Pete
Smith, Jacqui (Redditch) Woodward, Shaun
Smith, John (Glamorgan) Woolas, Phil
Smith, Sir Robert (W Ab'd'ns) Worthington, Tony
Soley, Clive Wright, Anthony D (Gt Yarmouth)
Southworth, Helen Wright, David (Telford)
Spellar, Rt Hon John Wright, Tony (Cannock)
Squire, Rachel Wyatt, Derek
Starkey, Dr Phyllis Younger-Ross, Richard
Steinberg, Gerry
Stevenson, George Tellers for the Ayes:
Stewart, David (Inverness E) Mr. Nick Ainger and
Stewart, Ian (Eccles) Mrs. Anne McGuire.
NOES
Amess, David Brady, Graham
Ancram, Rt Hon Michael Brazier, Julian
Arbuthnot, Rt Hon James Browning, Mrs Angela
Atkinson, Peter (Hexham) Burns, Simon
Bacon, Richard Burnside, David
Baldry, Tony Burt, Alistair
Barker, Gregory Butterfill, John
Baron, John Cash, William
Beggs, Roy Chope, Christopher
Bellingham, Henry Clappison, James
Bercow, John Clarke, Rt Hon Kenneth (Rushcliffe)
Beresford, Sir Paul
Blunt, Crispin Clifton-Brown, Geoffrey
Boswell, Tim Collins, Tim
Bottomley, Peter (Worthing W) Conway, Derek
Bottomley, Rt Hon Virginia Cormack, Sir Patrick
Curry, Rt Hon David May, Mrs Theresa
Davies, Quentin (Grantham) Mercer, Patrick
Davis, Rt Hon David (Haltemprice) Mitchell, Andrew (Sutton Coldfield)
Djanogly, Jonathan Moss, Malcolm
Dodds, Nigel Murrison, Dr Andrew
Dorrell, Rt Hon Stephen Norman, Archie
Duncan, Peter (Galloway) O'Brien, Stephen (Eddisbury)
Duncan Smith, Rt Hon lain Osborne, George (Tatton)
Evans, Nigel Ottaway, Richard
Fabricant, Michael Page, Richard
Fallen, Michael Paice, James
Field, Mark (Cities of London) Paisley, Rev Ian
Flight, Howard Paterson, Owen
Flook, Adrian Pickles, Eric
Forth, Rt Hon Eric Portillo, Rt Hon Michael
Fox, Dr Liam Prisk, Mark
Francois, Mark Redwood, Rt Hon John
Garnier, Edward Robathan, Andrew
Gibb, Nick Robertson, Hugh (Faversham)
Gray, James Robertson, Laurence (Tewk'b'ry)
Grayling, Chris Robinson, Mrs Iris (Strangford)
Green, Damian (Ashford) Robinson, Peter (Belfast E)
Greenway, John Rosindell, Andrew
Grieve, Dominic Ruffley, David
Gummer, Rt Hon John Sayeed, Jonathan
Hague, Rt Hon William Selous, Andrew
Hammond, Philip Shephard, Rt Hon Mrs Gillian
Hawkins, Nick Simmonds, Mark
Hayes, John Simpson, Keith (Mid-Norfolk)
Heald, Oliver Smyth, Rev Martin (Belfast S)
Heathcoat-Amory, Rt Hon David Soames, Nicholas
Hendry, Charles Spicer, Sir Michael
Hermon, Lady Spink, Bob
Hoban, Mark Spring, Richard
Hogg, Rt Hon Douglas Stanley, Rt Hon Sir John
Horam, John Steen, Anthony
Howard, Rt Hon Michael Streeter, Gary
Howarth, Gerald (Aldershot) Swayne, Desmond
Hunter, Andrew Swire, Hugo
Jack, Rt Hon Michael Syms, Robert
Jackson, Robert (Wantage) Tapsell, Sir Peter
Jenkin, Bernard Taylor, Ian (Esher & Walton)
Johnson, Boris (Henley) Taylor, John (Solihull)
Key, Robert Taylor, Sir Teddy
Kirkbride, Miss Julie Tredinnick, David
Knight, Rt Hon Greg (E Yorkshire) Trend, Michael
Laing, Mrs Eleanor Turner, Andrew (Isle of Wight)
Lait, Mrs Jacqui Tyrie, Andrew
Lansley, Andrew Viggers, Peter
Leigh, Edward Waterson, Nigel
Liddell-Grainger, Ian Watkinson, Angela
Lidington, David Whittingdale, John
Lilley, Rt Hon Peter Widdecombe, Rt Hon Miss Ann
Loughton, Tim Wiggin, Bill
Luff, Peter Willetts, David
McIntosh, Miss Anne Wilshire, David
MacKay, Rt Hon Andrew Winterton, Mrs Ann (Congleton)
Maclean, Rt Hon David Winterton, Nicholas (Macclesfield)
McLoughlin, Patrick Yeo, Tim
Malins, Humfrey Young, Rt Hon Sir George
Maples, John
Mates, Michael Tellers for the Noes:
Maude, Rt Hon Francis Mrs. Cheryl Gillan and
Mawhinney, Rt Hon Sir Brian Dr. Julian Lewis.

Question accordingly agreed to.