HC Deb 10 April 1981 vol 2 cc374-5W
Sir Nicholas Bonsor

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what gross revenue is obtained from vehicle excise duty; and what is the administrative cost of raising such revenue.

Mr. Fowler

The yield from vehicle excise duty for 1980–81 is estimated to be £1,385 million; the total administrative costs of the vehicle registration and licensing system for 1980–81 are estimated to be £68 million.