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Proceeding contribution from Angela Eagle (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 April 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Finance Bill.

Finance Bill

My hon. Friend makes his point in his own way, but the important thing is to strengthen the signals being given to people with higher-emission cars. We have announced what VED rates will be three years into the future: the higher a car's emissions, the more likely it is that its VED costs will rise. We are attempting to bring about a behavioural change. People need to look at how they can migrate over time to lower-emission cars. I turn now to why we are opposing amendment No. 6 and recommending that clause 15 stand part—[Interruption.]

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
475 c265 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Agriculture Climate change Carbon dioxide Housing Greater London Authority Leasehold Excise duties Fuels Flats Motor vehicles Pollution Payments Mayor of London Tax allowances Taxation Tenants Stamp duties Tax rates and bands Self-assessment Carbon emissions Henry VIII clauses Ex gratia payments Stamp duty land tax Right to enfranchise companies
Legislation
Finance Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk