Written question asked by Earl of Northesk (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2004. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2004.

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Davies of Oldham, Lord

Question

What view they take of the proposal of the European Union Committee on Excise Duties to reclassify computer monitors thereby permitting Customs authorities to impose higher rates of duty on them. [HL 1345].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1345; 658 c54WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

ICT Excise duties EU action EU external trade Tax rates and bands VDUs Common customs tariffs