Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2000. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 July 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, Pursuant to his oral Answer of 27th June 2000 at 352 c703, what assessment he has made of the impact of the climate change levy on the paper industry in Scotland. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland pursuant to his oral answer of 27 June 2000, Official Report, column 703, what assessment he has made of the impact of the climate change levy on the paper industry in Scotland. [130572] Mr. Wilson: The Government recognise the need for special consideration to be given to the position of energy-intensive industries, of which the paper industry is one. Consequently, the Government intend to provide an 80 per cent. discount from the levy for those sectors that can agree challenging targets for improving their energy efficiency or reducing carbon emissions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c532W; 130572
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Climate change levy Environment protection Industry Paper Scotland Taxation
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk