Senator Terry Le Main’s proposal for an annual charge based on vehicle engine size that would raise an estimated £5.5m was beaten by 43 votes to seven.
And Senator Alan Breckon’s proposal to double company registration fees to £300 to raise £4.9m was beaten by 41 votes to seven.
The Budget debate moved into its third day today with all the amendments dealt with, and the only likely remaining sticking point being Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf’s proposal for a vehicle emissions duty on new cars.
