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Proceeding contribution from Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 January 2006. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Security of Supply.


Security of Supply

Gas production in the UK is effectively taxed at a rate of 75 per cent., which is one of the highest tax rates in the world. The increase in tax on North sea oil is simply not in the long-term national interest.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
441 c488 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Companies Conservation Coal Climate change Energy Electricity generation Energy supply Distribution Fuel poverty Imports Oil Natural gas Nuclear power Prices Storage Sustainable development Tax allowances Renewable energy Reviews Reserves
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk