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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat), on Thursday, 22 April 1993, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 30 members in total.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ENERGY-CARBON TAX

That this House calls on the Government to drop its opposition to the proposed EC energy-carbon tax, a more effective form of energy tax than VAT on domestic fuel, which is to be considered at the Luxembourg Energy and Environment Ministers Council on 23rd April and which, together with other appropriate measures such as efficiency standards for appliances and vehicles and increased research and development on renewables, would significantly reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ENERGY-CARBON TAX (1846A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Teresa Gorman (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Sunday, 25 April 1993. It has been signed by 1 members in total.
leave out from 'House' to end and add 'notes that there this a considerable body of evidence which disproves the existence of a greenhouse effect; believes that an EC tax increase is the last thing the United Kingdom or Europe needs as they fight to pull themselves out of the recession; notes that the carbon-tax is a trojan horse designed to establish the principle of separate EC taxes; and urges the Government to remain in splendid isolation on this issue.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1846 
1846A1 
Session
1992-93
Subjects
EU action Carbon emissions Taxation
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk