Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 July 1997. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Friday, 18 July 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What response her Department has made to the proposals from the European Commission on energy taxation in relation to the United Kingdom aluminium industry.

Answer: Mrs. Gillan: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what response her Department has made to the proposals from the European Commission on energy taxation in relation to the United Kingdom aluminium industry. [9438] Mr. Battle: I have received a letter and a position paper from the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) concerning the implications of energy taxation for the UK aluminium industry. I intend to reply to this correspondence shortly. My officials are aware of the aluminium industry's concerns and are keeping in close touch with them on developments at EU level through ALFED.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9438; 298 c373-4W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Energy Industry EU action Taxation EU energy policy Aluminium Aluminium Federation