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Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Friday, 14 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 January 2005. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 24 January 2005 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 her Department has had with the Treasury on (a) the case for a windfall tax on excessive profits made by oil and gas producers and (b) the use of revenues from such a tax to fund a domestic energy efficiency programme; and if she will make a statement.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
209653; 430 c8W
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Conservation Energy Oil Natural gas Profits Taxation
Link
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