HC Deb 23 November 1971 vol 826 c311W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent Great Britain's entry into the Common Market will necessitate the adoption of the taxation policy of the countries of the Six on cars and vehicles; and to what extent these policies differ from existing British forms of taxation.

Mr. Higgins

The existing policies of the Six for the taxation of cars and commercial vehicles are not uniform. Draft proposals for harmonisation of the taxation of commercial vehicles have been published by the Commission, but these are subject to further discussion. No proposals exist for harmonising the taxation of cars.