Written question asked by Lord Lucas (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 June 2011.

Vehicle Excise Duty

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, in view of the judgments in Woolwich Equitable Building Society v Inland Revenue Commissioners and in LB Camden v The Parking Adjudicator, they will take steps to end the imposition by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency of a surcharge when vehicle excise duties are paid by means of a credit card.

Answer: There are no plans to end the charge for using credit cards for vehicle licence purchases. Legislation is in place that allows a credit card to be used to pay vehicle excise duty and to specify the amount of the fee payable, currently £2.50. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency advises customers that if they purchase a vehicle licence using a credit card the £2.50 fee will apply. Alternative payment options are available to the public and these remain free of charge.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9580; 728 c125WA
Session: 2010-12
Subjects: Credit cards Excise duties Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Motor vehicles Surcharges
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk