ALEC TELFORD writes that the Government should abolish road tax, because it receives a “fantastic” amount from fuel duty (HAS, May 22).
Alec will be pleased to know that road tax was actually abolished in 1937.
I can only presume that Alec is referring to VED – Vehicle Excise Duty – which is based on vehicle emissions.
Roads are paid for out of general and local taxation, not VED. Alec can read more about “road tax” at ipayroadtax.com.
Craig Rodway, Bishop Auckland.
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