Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 February 2001. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 February 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what factors underlay the decision of the Financial Secretary not to allow a rebate on petrol vapour recovered by vapour recovery systems and used to produce electricity.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what factors underlay the decision of the Financial Secretary not to allow a rebate on petrol vapour recovered by vapour recovery systems and used to produce electricity. [148607] Mr. Timms: There is no scope within the provision of the Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979 to allow such a rebate, and I am not persuaded that such a change is necessary or desirable given that recovery of vapour is required by environmental regulation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 362 c496W; 148607
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Excise duties Pollution control Petrol Tax allowances Volatile organic compounds
Legislation: Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979
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