Written question asked by Lord Bradshaw (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 October 2000.

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Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question

Taking into account the increase in lorry weights and the reduction in Vehicle Excise duty which will come into force next year, what reduction in unit costs, expressed in pence per capacity tonne kilometres, will the operator of a maximum weight lorry enjoy, assuming fuel prices remain constant at today's level. [HL4075].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

617 c84WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Costs Excise duties Large goods vehicles Weight limits