HL Deb 02 July 2001 vol 626 cc29-30WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they consider that reducing taxation on fuel in Northern Ireland would improve revenue, prevent smuggling and increase employment; and whether they intend to take action. [HL03]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

Under existing EU legislation, it is doubtful that we could introduce duty rate differentials between different regions in the UK.