Written Question·Treasury·UIN 115582
Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 4 March 2026
Question
Munira Wilson
Liberal Democrat — Twickenham
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of including the weight of the vehicle in the review of Vehicle Excise Duty.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonVehicle Excise Duty is a tax on vehicles used or kept on public roads. For certain vehicle classifications, VED liability is partially calculated in accordance with the vehicle’s weight, reflecting the greater road damage caused by heavier vehicles. For e...
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