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Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 October 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 October 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the coal used by steam locomotives on heritage and voluntary railways will be subject to the climate change levy.
Answer

Mr. Luff: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the coal used by steam locomotives on heritage and voluntary railways will be subject to the climate change levy. [134509] Mr. Timms: Coal used to propel trains will be exempt from climate change levy provided they are not being used for the transportation of passengers to from or within: a) a place of entertainment, recreation or amusement or b) a place of cultural, scientific, historical or similar interest.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
355 c410W;355 c411W; 134509
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Coal Climate change levy Locomotives Steam engines
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk