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Written question asked by Lord Steel of Aikwood , in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 1996. It was answered by George Kynoch (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 December 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
If he proposes to permit a temporary exemption to landfill tax for those local authorities who have to dispose of unsold paper for recycling, having collected the paper to meet the Government's target for recycling waste by the year 2000.
Answer

Sir David Steel: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he proposes to permit a temporary exemption to landfill tax for those local authorities who have to dispose of unsold paper for recycling, having collected the paper to meet the Government's target for recycling waste by 2000. [8920] Mr. Kynoch: The scope of the tax is a matter for consideration by my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8920; 287 c563-4W;287 c564W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Landfill tax Recycling Paper Scotland