Written question asked by John McAllion (Labour) on Thursday, 6 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 July 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 July 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many Dundee-based projects and organisations have benefited from landfill tax credits in each year since the introduction of the tax; and if he will list them.

Answer: Mr. McAllion: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Dundee-based projects and organisations have benefited from landfill tax credits in each year since the introduction of the tax; and if he will list them. [130080] Mr. Timms: Data from Entrust, the regulator of the environmental bodies credit scheme, show that there are two environmental bodies with registered addresses in Dundee which have received funding from the landfill tax credit scheme since it started in October 1996. These are Dundee Waste and Environment Trust and University of Dundee Concrete Technology Unit. There are five active or completed projects recorded as being carried out by Dundee Waste and Environment Trust. These are Mezieshill garden project; Baldragon Wood Wildlife Project; Restoration of Murroes and Tealing Parish Church; creation of public parks and amenities from derelict land in Dundee; and Lime System Development Project. The University of Dundee Concrete Technology Unit has received funding and has registered seven projects.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 130080; 353 c593W;353 c591W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Environment protection Landfill tax Scotland Tax allowances Dundee Landfill tax credit scheme
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