§ Mr. ButlerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, pursuant to his answer of 19 April,Official Report, column 272, he will give the estimated effects on petrol prices in the United Kingdom if the European Commission's minimum rates of duty for mineral oils are accepted; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardOur rates of duty for petrol are currently above the proposed European Community minimum rates. If the minimum rates were to be accepted this would not affect petrol prices in the United Kingdom.