Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 May 1999. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Thursday, 13 May 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What recent representations he has received from the road haulage industry on (a) vehicle excise duty and (b) duty on diesel. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received from the road haulage industry on (a) vehicle excise duty and (b) duty on diesel. [83226] Ms Hewitt: The Government have received a number of representations in writing from the road haulage industry about vehicle excise duty and fuel tax. Representations are also being made through the new Road Haulage Industry Forum which had its first meeting on 8 April and which brings together Transport, Treasury and Trade and Industry Ministers with industry and union representatives. The Government hope that the Forum will provide a helpful dialogue on the issues facing the haulage industry and give hauliers an opportunity to put across their concerns in a constructive way.

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