§ 15. Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent measures have been introduced to reduce driving licence abuse and fraud.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerWe maintain a constant vigilance against abuse and fraud. In recent months no new measures have been considered necessary.
§ 19. Mr. Heathcoat-Amoryasked the Secretary of State for Transport what is his latest estimate of the annual revenue lost from evasion of vehicle excise duty.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe survey carried out by the Department in 1984 showed the revenue loss through evasion to be about 4 per cent.—equivalent to some £99 million gross in 1985–86 excluding recoveries through enforcement.
§ 28. Dr. Michael Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Transport what was the result of the most recent survey of the extent of evasion of vehicle excise duty; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe survey carried out by the Department in 1984 indicated a gross loss of revenue of about 4 per cent., equivalent to some £99 million in 1985–86. The report on the survey was published on 18 December 1984 and a copy is available in the Library.