Green tax on cars must go further: UK MPs

Green tax on cars must go further: UK MPs -Pollution-Earth-The Times of India

The new system, due to come into force next year, will create 13 tax bands based on carbon emissions. Owners of the smallest cars will pay no annual tax, while those in the top band will pay 455 pounds. "Why stop at a top rate of 455 pounds, why not go further?" the committee asked in its report.

"There is perhaps a danger that the proposed changes are large enough to be noticed, but not large enough to change behaviour. "If climate change really is as important and urgent as the government frequently and rightly acknowledges, then it would suggest there is a strong and defensible case for much more penal taxes on high-emissions cars." Attempts to cut cars' emissions are moving too slowly and drastic action is needed, the MPs added.