§ Major GLYNasked the Minister of Transport what was the total amount derived from the Motor Tax receipts for the upkeep of the roads as at November, 1924, and November, 1925, showing the number of light cars, commercial vehicles,
— Year ending 30th November,1924. Year ending 30th November, 1925. Amount received in payment for Licences. Approx. No. of Vehicles to which Licences refer. Amount received in payment for Licences. Approx. No. of Vehicles to which Licences refer. £ £ Cars taxed on horse power 6,929,851 474,000 8,063,467 580,000 Commercial Goods Vehicles 4,245,566 210,000 4,697,020 232,000 Motor Hackneys 2,154,865 94,000 2,270,906 99,000 (including taxis, omnibuses, chars-a-banc, etc.). Motor Cycles 1,260,796 496,000 1,373,701 572,000 Other Motor Vehicles 192,667 61,600 197,667 64,300 Horse Drawn Vehicles 140,719 181,416 118,847 153,487 Miscellaneous Receipts 439,943 — 511,630 — (Driving licences, etc.). Total 15,364,407 — 17,233,238 — The gross receipts shown above are subject to certain deductions in respect of refunds for surrendered licences, pre-1913 engines, etc. and also to certain prior charges under Section 2 (2) and Section 3 of the Roads Act, 1920.