§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the additional revenue gained by the Exchequer through motorists renewing their vehicle licences every four months instead of annually.
§ Mr. Harold LeverApproximately £13.5 million on the basis of the number of four-monthly licences issued in 1968.
§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why a surcharge is imposed on motor vehicle taxation licences which are paid at four-monthly intervals instead of annually.
§ Mr. Harold LeverBecause the Vehicles (Excise) Act 1962 prescribes it and in order to prevent overburdening the licensing authorities through the additional work involved by four-monthly licensing.