HC Deb 21 June 1999 vol 333 c312W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent representations he has received on the proposed tax on pesticides; and if he will make a statement. [87293]

Ms Hewitt

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has received a number of representations on the design of a possible tax or charge scheme for pesticides. Many of these have been received through the current consultation exercise. The deadline for responses to that consultation is 24 June.