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Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Monday, 11 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 October 2004. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will introduce fiscal incentives to encourage the use of energy from coalmine methane; and if he will make a statement. - Supplies of electricity generated from coal mine methane became exempt from the climate change levy from November 2003.
Answer

Ms Walley: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce fiscal incentives to encourage the use of energy from coal mine methane; and if he will make a statement. [190751] John Healey: Supplies of electricity generated from coal mine methane became exempt from the climate change levy from November 2003.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
425 c545W; 190751
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Coal Climate change levy Finance Electricity Mining Tax allowances Methane
Link
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