Honda in Swindon

Lord Bridges of Headley Excerpts

Tuesday 19th February 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

My noble friend is right to say that the electric car tax increases from 13% to 16% but it will then drop from 2020, so the effect will be short-term. However, if I get any more information on that, I will certainly share it with her.

[Lord Bridges of Headley (Con)]

My Lords, will my noble friend please clarify when Parliament will be told what tariffs will apply to Japanese imports in the event of no deal?

[Baroness Vere of Norbiton]

I thank my noble friend for that question. Unfortunately, I cannot tell Parliament what tariffs will apply or when they will be published. Noble Lords will be aware that a number of things will have to be put in place if no deal becomes imminent. Obviously, most of us hope that that will not be the case but certainly the level of any tariffs, if any, will be one of the important components.