Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Monday, 26 March 2012.

Energy: Red and White Diesel

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Sassoon on 7 March (WA 421–2), in the light of the lack of suppliers of white diesel for marine use in the United Kingdom, and since owners of pleasure craft risk arrest in certain other European Union member states if they are found to be using red diesel, whether they will arrange for other European Union member states to accept as a defence receipts for the full duty paid at the rate for white diesel on red diesel purchased in the United Kingdom.

Answer: Private pleasure craft users are currently advised to retain evidence that they have made a declaration and paid duty on the fuel used for propulsion in order to facilitate any checks that Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) or the authorities of other member states wish to make. This will continue to be HMRC's advice. Member states have been informed of the changes being brought in from 1 April 2012 and that there will be a transition period. The supply of white diesel is a commercial issue into which HMRC has no power to intervene.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16349; 736 c202-3WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Energy: Red Diesel
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Boats Excise duties Diesel
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk