§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much was collected in taxation in respect of(a) private motorists and (b) commercial vehicles in the most recent year for which figures are available. [86673]
§ Ms Hewitt[holding answer 11 June 1999]The breakdown of taxation into private motorists and commercial vehicles is not possible.
The estimated amount of tax collected in respect of cars, light vans and motorcycles for 1997–98 was £30 billion, and that for other vehicles was £5 billion.
These figures include all excise duties, VAT, Insurance Premium Tax, Vehicle Excise Duty, and Inland Revenue taxes (including National Insurance Contributions).