Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 December 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 December 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what relief from the climate change levy is available for energy intensive businesses subject to international competition but not covered by the integrated pollution prevention and control directive. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 11 December 2000).

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what relief from the climate change levy is available for energy intensive businesses subject to international competition but not covered by the integrated pollution prevention and control directive. [141438] Mr. Timms: [holding answer 11 December 2000]: The definitions within the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations as the basis to determine eligibility for a Climate Change Levy Negotiated Agreement allow rebates to be targeted at energy intensive sectors exposed to international competition. Sectors covered by IPPC have to operate in an energy efficient manner, a requirement to which other sites are not subject. IPPC also provides legal certainty and administrative simplicity and is compatible with EU state aids rules. All businesses, regardless of energy intensity, will benefit from the 0.3 percentage point cut in employers National Insurance Contributions, the energy efficiency funding and the enhanced capital allowances for energy saving investments. They may also choose to benefit from the exemptions for renewable or combined heat and power energy.

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