To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much tax is paid on the purchase of a new (a) Toyota Prius and (b) Honda Accord hybrid car. (132819)

[pursuant to the reply, 25 April 2007, Official Report, c.1163W]: The second paragraph of my answer stated that

“These vehicles are therefore subject to band B CO₂ emissions graduated Vehicle Excise Duty. In Budget 2007 the Chancellor built on Budget 2006 changes by further reducing this rate to £35 and freezing it until 2010-11.”

My answer should have said

"These vehicles are therefore subject to the Alternative Fuel Car band B CO₂ emissions graduated Vehicle Excise Duty rate. In Budget 2007 the Chancellor built on Budget 2006 changes by further reducing this rate from £30 to £15 and freezing it until 2010-11.”

I very much regret this inadvertent error.