§ Mr. StunellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what exemptions of specific materials are(a) in place and (b) being considered for the landfill tax. [55665]
§ Mr. MealeThere are currently exemptions from Landfill Tax for:(a) material dredged from harbours and inland waterways; (b) mining and quarrying waste; (c) waste arising from the reclamation of contaminated land; and (d) for disposal of pets in pet cemeteries. As announced in the last budget, there will be an exemption for the restoration of landfill sites and the backfilling of quarries. DETR and Customs have been consulting the landfill and quarrying industries in developing this new exemption. Full details will be announced in due course.
§ Mr. StunellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations his Department has received from contractors and trade associations about exemptions and rebates from landfill tax, with particular reference to top soil and inert natural materials. [55668]
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§ Mr. MealeDETR and Customs have been consulting the landfill and quarrying industries in developing the exemption from Landfill Tax for the restoration of landfill sites and the backfilling of quarries. In the course of that consultation there have been many representations from trade associations and individual operators in both industries. The exemption will be restricted in inert materials. Full details will be announced in due course.