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Written question asked by Suella Braverman (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Thursday, 28 May 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Roads: Standards

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment she has made of road wear caused by (a) motorcycles and (b) other vehicle types; and whether she plans to update future VED banding.

Answer

The Treasury has not made a specific assessment of the contribution of motorcycles to road wear compared with other vehicle types.

There are no current plans to make changes to VED banding. The Chancellor makes decisions about taxation at fiscal events in the context of public finances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2740
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Excise duties Motor vehicles Tax rates and bands Standards Roads
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk