Written question asked by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 26 October 2001. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Friday, 26 October 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry regarding the effect on UK productivity of (a) the regulatory burden on business and (b) the Climate Change Levy.

Answer: Mr. Howard: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry regarding the effect on UK productivity of (a) the regulatory burden on business and (b) the climate change levy. [R] [10255] Mr. Boateng: The Chancellor discusses a wide range of issues, including regulation, with Government colleagues and takes into account relevant economic, social and environmental factors when forming taxation policy.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 10255; 373 c445W
Session: 2001-02
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Climate change levy Manufacturing industries Tax burden Productivity
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