HC Deb 10 June 2002 vol 386 cc845-6W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much revenue the Treasury predicts it will raise from the aggregates levy by(a) nation and (b) region of the UK for 2002–03. [59540]

Mr. Boateng

Revenue forecasts for the aggregates levy were published in Table C.7 of the FSBR. These are not broken down by either national area or by region.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if a review date has been set when the effectiveness of the aggregates levy at increasing the use of recycled aggregate will be assessed. [59401]

Mr. Boateng

As with all taxes, the effect of the levy will be continually monitored as part of the Budget process. Its effect on recycled aggregates will be evaluated in due course as data become available.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many full time staff members at HM Customs and Excise have responsibility for ensuring that questions from quarry operators regarding the provisions of the aggregates levy are answered. [59388]

John Healey

Customs has the equivalent of around 230 full-time staff nationally dealing with written and telephone inquiries about all Customs and Excise taxes, including the aggregates levy. In addition, there are about 30 environmental taxes assurance staff, who will deal with questions raised on aggregates levy visits. Complex questions may be referred to six specialist aggregates levy support staff.