§ Mr. David EvansTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what revenue was received in 1990–91 from value added tax on sales of new cars; and what is the estimated revenue for 1991–92.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardAn estimated £2.6 billion in valued added tax was received in 1990–91 from the sale of new cars. A corresponding figure for 1991–92 is not available.
§ Mr. David EvansTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the rate of total sales tax as a percentage of the retail price on new cars of two litres or less in the United Kingdom; and what are the comparable figures for Belgium, France, Italy and Spain, respectively.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardRates of total sales tax as a percentage of the retail price on new volume cars of two litres or less in the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, Italy and Spain according to the latest information available, are as follows:
Total sales tax as a percentage of the retail price on new volume cars of two litres or less Country Per cent. United Kingdom 21.4 Belgium 20 France 18 Italy 16 Spain 24.8