HC Deb 11 February 1932 vol 261 c1039W
Mr. O'CONNOR

asked the Minister of Transport how much of the revenue derived from the taxation of motor vehicles was derived from private motor cars and how much from commercial vehicles (including motor omnibuses and char-a-bancs, respectively, in the last financial year?

Mr. PYBUS

Figures for the financial year are not available, but the gross revenue derived during the period 1st December, 1930, to 30th November, 1931, from the taxation of motor cars taxed on horse power and motor cycles amounted to approximately £15,000,000. The corresponding figure in respect of commercial motor vehicles (including hackney motor vehicles) was approximately £12,250,000.