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Written question asked by Andrew Welsh (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 30 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 April 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 April 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what was the percentage increase in road fuel duty announced in the Budget, in relation to the rate of inflation; and if he will make a statement. - None.
Answer

Mr. Welsh: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the percentage increase in road fuel duty announced in the Budget, in relation to the rate of inflation; and if he will make a statement. [117576] Mr. Timms: Nil. The main fuel duties were indexed in line with inflation. The methodology is set out in Appendix A1 in the Financial Statement and Budget Report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
347 c497W; 117576
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Excise duties Increases Fuels Roads
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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