What a great idea!

Now that the focus is on the size of the 'vehicle' they can start applying tax to all sorts of things with wheels:

There will be pram tax , shopping trolley tax, wheelchair tax, golf trolley tax, skateboard tax and so on.

Jonathan Jackson, Melbourne, Australia

Another insane idea from the clowns that run this country. It is about time we reminded them they are supposed to be public servants, and put an end to such nonsense once and for all.

Mark, Norwich,

So in Norwich size does matter, must remember never to go to Norwich!

Brian Christley, Abergele , UK

Annual fee of £30 ?!

What a bargain! I bet the council members never parked in the South of England or any other major city.

Also, by definition, small new cars are worse of in safety than most medium/large new cars.

Remember that regarding safety, the words "best in it's class" just means that the small car will be as likely to kill you as anyone else of the small cars in the same size.

But I'm sure the rich NHS are happy to pick up the increased cost from injured car drivers and passengers.

And regarding the insurers - it's cheaper to repair the Mercedes, BMW and the other 4x4 school run cars than bury families with 2 - 4 kids...

Dan Andersson, Hull, UK

Changing to a smaller car to save £14 a year,get real!! . just another stealth tax on the motorist .typical of this government

Brian, GLASGOW,

I'm sick of this governments taxation. It wouldn't surprise me if they start taxing air because it would be more environmentally friendly if we didn't breathe. We pay far to much tax already this is just another kick while we're down.

Then again its ok for Mr Brown to pollute. he can even travel to Lisbon to sign a piece of paper most of the country is opposed too. Good one gordon, you really are the peoples politician.

christian Barber, staffs, UK

Had they reduced the charge for shorter cars one could perhaps judge this as a fair price for space used (fairer than the ridiculous CO2 charges imposed elsewhere on parked cars that emit no C02) However they have simply used it as an excuse to ramp up the charges. And what are the EU doing bribing councils to adopt anti car measures? I take it that this won't apply to 'end on' parking where presumably they will charge by width?

Dave, Redhill,

Nice one Bill!

Judy , Liverpool, england

Judy, Judy, Judy, they'll introduce a non motor vehicle licence for bikes ...... and rollers skates .......and scooters ...... and eventually for feet.

Bill Q, Derby,

And this should also apply to MPs who park their luxury cars for free in the underground car park at the Houses of Parliament.

Paul Downes, Milton Keynes, Bucks

They can't think of enough ways to part people with their money can they? Buy a push bike, that will annoy them.

Judy , Liverpool, england