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Treasury

Answer

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what estimate he has made of the effect on carbon dioxide emissions of the introduction of the climate change levy on the United Kingdom horticulture industry; [142621] (2) how many EU member states have imposed a climate change levy on their horticulture industry; [142590] (3) what reliefs are available for horticultural enterprises in EU member states which impose a climate change levy on horticulture. [142624] Mr. Timms: [holding answer 14 December 2000]: In relation to the climate change levy, the Government recognised the position of the UK horticulture sector with the special package of measures announced in Budget 2000. Eight other EU member states have introduced or are developing some form of energy tax. The climate change levy has been designed to safeguard the competitiveness of UK firms, and, for the horticulture sector, the position in the Netherlands is of particular importance. The Dutch energy tax has recently been extended to include the horticulture sector.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

360 c333W; 142621;142590;142624

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Conservation Climate change levy EU countries Energy Industry Horticulture Rebates

Link

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