Resolved,

That-

(1) In paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (annual rates of duty: motorcycles)-

(a) in paragraph (c) (motorbicycle which has engine with cylinder capacity exceeding 400cc but not exceeding 600cc), for "£48" substitute "£50", and

(b) in paragraph (d) (motorcycle not within any of paragraphs (a) to (c)), for "£66" substitute "£70".

(2) The amendments made by paragraph (1) have effect in relation to licences taken out on or after 1 April 2010.

And it is declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.