HC Deb 23 November 2000 vol 357 c318W
Mr. Redwood

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has sought approval from the European Commission for the Brit disc. [139111]

Mr. Timms

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the pre-Budget Report that the Government intend to introduce a vignette or user charge that would require foreign lorries to contribute towards the cost of maintaining British roads, subject to consultation with the European Commission and other interested parties where appropriate.

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