Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 December 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when he will publish agreements with business, including agreements with individual companies, groups of companies and sectors, relating to the climate change levy. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he will publish agreements with business, including agreements with individual companies, groups of companies and sectors, relating to the climate change levy. [141467] Mr. Timms: Energy intensive sectors exposed to international competition--as defined by the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations--will be entitled to 80 per cent. rebate on the climate change levy in return for entering into Negotiated Agreements which will deliver demanding reductions in their energy use. These agreements are entered into with the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

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