§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to announce changes in the Vehicle Excise Duty system for cars; and if he will make a statement. [71079]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 15 February 1999]A consultation paper setting out the options for reforming vehicle excise duty was published on 3 November 1998. The formal consultation ended on 31 January 1999 and all responses are now being considered. An announcement will be made in due course.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many substantive responses he has received to the Vehicle Excise Duty consultation paper. [71080]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 15 February 1999]The total number of responses received to 5 February is over 2,200.