HL Deb 31 October 1995 vol 566 c158WA
Lord Torphichen

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much Motor Vehicle Duty (Road Tax) is payable in respect of:

  1. (a) a farmer's tractor capable of towing a semi-trailer to carry 28 tonnes;
  2. (b) an articulated lorry carrying up to 28 tonnes.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)

The information requested is as follows:

  1. (a)
    1. (i) £35 per annum, if it is an agricultural tractor and used solely for purposes relating to agriculture, horticulture or forestry, or any tractor whether or not it is so used provided it is designed primarily for off road use and it has a maximum speed not greater than 25 mph.
    2. (ii) £330 per annum in other cases.
  2. (b)