HC Deb 19 April 1999 vol 329 c427W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of UK vehicle excise duty rates on the competitiveness of the UK haulage industry, with particular reference to the rates of duty for(a) 40 and (b) 41 tonne articulated lorries.[81359]

Mr. Milburn

In formulating vehicle taxation policy the Government give careful consideration to its overall effects on the UK road haulage industry.