§ Mr. Meadowcroftasked the Secretary of State for Transport whether he will introduce legislation to provide for the refund of vehicle excise duty when proof exists that a vehicle was incapable of being used but where the licence disc is not available; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerNo. Legislation is not required, since present statutory and administrative arrangements already provide for refunds of vehicle excise duty to be considered where the licence disc is not available. Whether or not the vehicle is capable of use is not normally a consideration.