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Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 13 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 February 2001. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 26 February 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his estimate is of the impact on prices of the imposition of the proposed aggregates tax in road building.
Answer

Mr. William Ross: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his estimate is of the impact on prices of the imposition of the proposed aggregates tax in road building. [150894] Mr. Timms: Budget 2000 announced that the Government have decided to introduce an aggregates levy with effect from April 2002. The impact on prices will be dependent on the commercial decisions of aggregates suppliers and purchasers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
150894; 363 c516W
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Costs Construction Aggregates levy Aggregates Materials Roads Taxation
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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