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Written question asked by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2002. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 20 June 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what consideration has been given to the (a) chemical marking of and (b) addition of yellow dye to UK petrol and diesel to deter the sale and use of illegal fuel. - Inc ref to "Tackling Indirect Tax Fraud".
Answer

John Barrett: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what consideration has been given to the (a) chemical marking of and (b) addition of yellow dye to UK petrol and diesel to deter the sale and use of illegal fuel. [62942] John Healey: The Government set out their strategy for tackling the misuse of marked rebated oils as road fuels in "Tackling Indirect Tax Fraud", published alongside the 2001 pre-Budget report. Following consultations, action is being taken to tighten fiscal control over the distribution of rebated oils and to introduce an additional European marker for rebated gas oil and rebated kerosene. The Government have seen no evidence that marking legitimate duty paid fuel would constitute a more effective or pragmatic response to the problem.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62942; 387 c451W;387 c452W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Excise duties Fuels Sales Tax evasion Dyes
Link
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