asked the Minister for the Environment the amount collected in road tax for each year since 1976; and the estimated amount that will be collected for 1985.
Written Answers. - Road Tax Revenue.
581.
The following tabular statement sets out the total amounts collected by motor taxation offices for the years requested.
|
Year |
Motor Tax |
Other Items |
Total |
|
£000 |
£000 |
£000 |
|
|
1976 |
35,143 |
1,885 |
37,028 |
|
1977 |
28,615 |
2,059 |
30,674 |
|
1978 |
14,546 |
2,222 |
16,768 |
|
1979 |
15,406 |
2,905 |
18,311 |
|
1980 |
19,026 |
3,475 |
22,501 |
|
1981 |
32,553 |
3,845 |
36,398 |
|
1982 |
63,333 |
4,349 |
67,682 |
|
1983 |
84,247 |
5,326 |
89,573 |
|
1984 |
99,407 |
5,346 |
104,753 |
The figures in column three comprise fees for driver licensing, vehicle testing, trailer licensing, public service vehicle licensing and other miscellaneous items. The estimated income for 1985 is £114 million of which £108.5 million relates to motor tax.