Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 April 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations he has received from (a) the quarry industry and (b) brick-makers concerning the introduction of the aggregates levy; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from (a) the quarry industry and (b) brick-makers concerning the introduction of the aggregates levy; and if he will make a statement. [50020] Mr. Boateng: A number of discussions have recently been held at both ministerial and official level with representatives of the aggregates and associated industries throughout the UK about the implementation of the aggregates levy.

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