§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what gross income he now expects to derive from the vehicle licence in the current financial year; and what is the total cost to all public authorities of collecting this.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe estimated gross income from motor vehicle licences, in Great Britain for 1968–69 is £421 million. The cost of collection incurred by the Post Office and Local Authorities in 1968–69 is estimated at £9.9 million; figures for the Ministry of Transport's central administration costs are not available.