Written question asked by Peter Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 May 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many vehicles operated by Forest Enterprise are (a) cars and vans and (b) other forestry vehicles; and how many are obliged to have a valid current tax disc.

Answer: Mr. Peter Duncan: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many vehicles operated by Forest Enterprise are (a) cars and vans and (b) other forestry vehicles; and how many are obliged to have a valid current tax disc. [55813] Mr. Morley: Forest Enterprise currently operates 1,718 cars and vans and 320 other forestry vehicles. Most of these vehicles (1,852) are used exclusively in the service of the Crown and hence are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty under Section 183 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The remainder (186 cars) are subject to Vehicle Excise Duty due to an element of private use for which each user makes a payment.

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