§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he has taken, or intends taking, to protect the revenue from the losses due to evasion of vehicle excise duty.
§ Mr. HigginsThe maximum penalty for evasion was increased in 1967. Non-display of the licence disc became a fixed penalty offence in September, 1970. The centralised licensing system which we are introducing will enable the authorities to check records effectively. It will also speed the updating of the register.