Written question asked by Walter Sweeney (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 1997. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: What estimate he has made of the loss of revenue caused by motorists not obtaining vehicle excise licences. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Sweeney: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what estimate he has made of the loss of revenue caused by motorists not obtaining vehicle excise licences. [18568] Mr. Bowis: The estimated vehicle excise duty loss through evasion in Great Britain in 1995-96 was £170 million. This represents 4.1 per cent. of the total revenue due. Over £74 million of this total was recouped through enforcement action undertaken by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.

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