Written question asked by Bill Wiggin (Conservative) on Friday, 9 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 July 2004. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 15 July 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much was raised by (a) road fuel and (b) road related taxation in the last year for which figures are available. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Wiggin: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much was raised by (a) road fuel and (b) road related taxation in the last year for which figures are available. [184004] John Healey: The information is as follows: (a) Revenue from duty on road fuels was £22.3 billion in 2003. This information is available in the Hydrocarbon Oils Bulletin published by HM Customs and Excise, which can be found at www.uktradeinfo.com. Customs do not collect data on VAT from individual goods and services. (b) Revenue from Vehicle Excise Duty was £4.7 billion in 2003-04. This information is available through the Office for National Statistics at www.statistics.gov.uk

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