§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions he is currently engaged in with the EEC Commission
386Wfuel sold to 5-ton, 10-ton and juggernaut lorries, respectively, would have to increase to offset the economic costs, including social and environmental costs, at present recouped from vehicle excise licensing, in the event of such licensing being abolished.
§ Mr. HoramThe additional fuel duty necessary to offset current VED would be approximately 37 pence per gallon for a 5-ton gross weight vehicle, 21 pence for a 10-ton gross weight vehicle or 17 pence for a 32-ton gross weight 4 axle vehicle.