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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 1999. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will estimate the impact on exchequer income of reducing the excise duty on lead replacement fuel to the level for unleaded fuel. - Inc figure.
Answer

Mr. Chope: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the impact on exchequer income of reducing the excise duty on lead replacement fuel to the level for unleaded fuel. [102774] Miss Melanie Johnson: The cost of a reduction in the excise duty on lead replacement fuel to that of unleaded fuel in 2000-01 is estimated at £45 million.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
341 c434W; 102774
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Excise duties Unleaded petrol
Contains statistics
Yes