§ 27. Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations she has received about the cost impact of the climate change levy on the competitive position of manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom. [42878]
§ Ms HewittThe Department has received a number of representations from business about the climate change levy.
The Government are keeping in touch with business on the levy to monitor initial experience with its operation. Primary responsibility for the levy lies with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.