§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reasons the climate change levy exemption is proposed for fuel consumed within the chemical reaction rather than fuel burned to initiate the reaction within chemical industry processes. [88069]
§ Ms HewittThe exemption for non-energy use of fuels is based on the broad principle, recommended by Lord Marshall in his report on "Economic instruments and the business use of energy", that processes which do not give rise to emissions of greenhouse gases should not be subject to climate change levy.
§ Dr. KumarTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the revenue which would be generated by charging of the climate change levy on the fuel burned to initiate reactions within chemical industry processes. [88103]
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§ Ms HewittIt is not possible to estimate revenue derived from individual sectors until the final shape of the tax and the rates have been established.