§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to change(a) duty levels on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and (b) the level of grants available for vehicles converting to LPG. [114742]
§ John HealeyI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, South and Cleveland, East (Dr. Kumar) on 14 May 2003,Official Report, column 262W.
The consultation mentioned in that reply will seek stakeholders' views on the effectiveness of a range of potential incentives, including fuel duties and the grants for LPG vehicles currently offered through the TransportEnergy PowerShift programme.