HC Deb 11 December 2003 vol 415 c558W
18. Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make it her policy to promote the introduction of a carbon tax to apply to the energy industry. [143496]

Ms Hewitt

Since this is a tax matter, any decisions are a matter for the Chancellor as part of the Budget process, taking account of the Government's economic, social and environmental objectives.

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