§ Mr. Skeetasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he consulted the European Commission before he introduced clause 134 of the Finance Bill, relating to the valuation of ethane for petrochemical use; and whether the clause is consistent in effect with Community legislation and article 92 of the Treaty of Rome.
§ Mr. WakehamI regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to my hon. Friend.