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Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 21 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 April 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assessment has been made of the likely change in the price of construction materials following the introduction of the aggregates levy.
Answer

Mr. Salmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment has been made of the likely change in the price of construction materials following the introduction of the aggregates levy. [46478] Mr. Boateng: I have been asked to reply. The levy's impact on the price of construction materials will depend upon the amount of virgin aggregate used in their manufacture and the extent to which aggregates suppliers pass on the cost of the levy to customers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
46478; 383 c400W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Construction Aggregates levy Prices Materials
Link
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