Written question asked by Jonathan Sayeed (Conservative) on Monday, 24 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 January 2005. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 27 January 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much red diesel was consumed in each month since the fuel duty rate provisions set in the 2003 Budget took effect; and if he will make a statement; how much red diesel has been consumed in each month since the introduction of new fuel duty rates on 1st September 2004; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to Hydrocarbon Oils Bulletin a copy of which can be found on UK Trade Information website at www.tradeinfo.com.

Answer: Mr. Sayeed: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how much red diesel was consumed in each month since the fuel duty rate provisions set in the 2003 Budget took effect; and if he will make a statement; [211399] (2) how much red diesel has been consumed in each month since the introduction of new fuel duty rates on 1 September 2004; and if he will make a statement. [211400] John Healey: Hydrocarbon oils clearance figures are published by HM Customs and Excise in the Hydrocarbon Oils Bulletin a copy of which can be found on the UK Trade Information website www.uktradeinfo.com.

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