Vehicle Excise Duty (Hansard, 17 March 1999)

§ Mr. Mitchell
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which other EU States charge vehicle excise duty; and at what level. [74507]

§ Ms Hewitt
All EU States levy a form of vehicle excise duty. The level charged can vary according to one or more factors, including engine capacity, weight, fuel type and the district in which the vehicle is registered.

§ Mr. Mitchell
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which other EU states charge different rates of vehicle excise duty on cars of different engine capacities. [74508]

§ Ms Hewitt
As of 1997, engine capacity was a factor in determining the level of vehicle excise duty payable for passengers cars in the following EU countries:

Belgium

Germany
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Spain

Greece

Ireland

Luxembourg, and

Portugal.