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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 December 2004. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 December 2004.


McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question
Following the statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that he proposed to increase the rate of duty on "red diesel" by one pence a litre because of the prevalence of fraud amongst its users, what evidence they have of diesel fuel-related fraud among rail freight operators. [HL 334].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 334; 667 c140WA
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Fraud Excise duties Freight Railways Tax rates and bands Tax evasion Red diesel