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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) 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, if he will make a statement on discussions between his Department and the European Commission on greater harmonisation of indirect taxes on (a) petrol and (b) diesel within the EU.
Answer

Mr. Wigley: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on discussions between his Department and the European Commission on greater harmonisation of indirect taxes on (a) petrol and (b) diesel within the EU. [141368] Mr. Timms: Discussion of the draft Energy Products Directive is on-going.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
359 c174W;359 c172W; 141368
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Excise duties Fuels EU action Petrol Taxation Diesel EU energy policy
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk