§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what estimate he has made of the annual revenue which would be raised from introducing an excise duty of(a) I per cent., (b) 5 per cent. and (c) 10 per cent. on pesticides; and if he will make a statement; [10540]
(2) what estimate he has made of the annual revenue which would be raised from introducing an excise duty of (a) 1 per cent., (b) 5 per cent. and (c) 10 per cent. on fertilisers; and if he will make a statement. [10541]
§ Mr. OppenheimNo estimates have been made recently of revenue which might be raised by introducing excise duty on pesticides and/or fertilisers.