HC Deb 22 May 1995 vol 260 cc464-5W
Mr. Soley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to implement section 11 of the Finance Act 1993 dealing with excise duty on biodiesel fuels. [23713]

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Section 11 of the Finance Act 1993 provides for excise duty to be charged on fuel substitutes, including biofuels. The necessary commencement order is currently being drafted. The intention is that the order will be made and laid before Parliament in accordance with negative procedures, and be subject to the scrutiny of the Statutory Instruments Committee. It is expected to take effect later this year.

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