Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 30th April, Official Report, 384 c732W, on excise duties, what the level was of receipts associated with forestalling of road fuel duties in April 2002; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his answer of 30 April 2002, Official Report, column 732W, on excise duties, what the level was of receipts associated with forestalling of road fuel duties in April 2002; and if he will make a statement. [60032] Mr. Boateng: As stated in paragraph C50 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report, it is estimated that around £0.2 billion in receipts was associated with the forestalling of road fuel duties. However, there is no direct way of measuring forestalling.

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