Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it is policy to place an additional tax on diesel fuel carried on commercial road vehicles arriving in the United Kingdom from other European Union member states where the comparable cost of fuel is significantly lower, by virtue of differential duty or taxation of fuel.

Answer: Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to place an additional tax on diesel fuel carried on commercial road vehicles arriving in the United Kingdom from other European Union member states where the comparable cost of fuel is significantly lower, by virtue of differential duty or taxation of fuel. [140009] Mr. Timms: There are no plans to charge any additional duty on diesel fuel carried in the standard fuel tanks of commercial vehicles arriving from other EU member states.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c481W; 140009
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Excise duties EU internal trade Large goods vehicles Taxation Diesel
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk