Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 March 2003. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 March 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions have been held between her Department and the Treasury regarding the impact of duty on the use of biofuels.

Answer: Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what discussions have been held between her Department and the Treasury regarding the impact of duty on the use of biofuels. [103960] Mr. Meacher: The reduction in the duty rate for biodiesel, introduced last July, has already brought forward production from recycled vegetable oil. Around 100 filling stations in the UK are already retailing biodiesel. The Government have also indicated they will reduce the duty rate for bioethanol and that they intend to announce the implementation date in the Budget. We continue to have discussions with the Treasury about these matters.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 103960; 402 c225W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Biofuels Excise duties Fuels Production Alternative fuels Tax rates and bands Vegetable oils
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