Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Monday, 14 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 March 2005. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he will be bringing forward, with the Treasury, plans to reform the use of red diesel by excepted vehicles.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he will be bringing forward, with the Treasury, plans to reform the use of red diesel by excepted vehicles. [222319] John Healey: HM Treasury and HM Customs and Excise have recently closed a consultation exercise on excepted vehicles entitled to use red diesel. A number of responses have been received, raising a range of issues, and these are currently being analysed. Decisions on whether or not to proceed with changes to the excepted vehicle schedule will be taken once this consideration is complete.

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