Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will bring forward measures for Vehicle Excise Duty rates on motorcycles to be based on carbon dioxide emissions where such data is available.

It has only been since 1 January 2016 that it has been mandatory for carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions data to be included as part of the type approval process for motorcycles. Therefore, it has not been possible to base VED rates for motorcycles on CO₂ emissions.

The current engine capacity based rates offers the most practical and easy-to-understand way to reflect the respective emissions of motorcycles.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer keeps all taxes under review as part of the regular Budget process.