HC Deb 15 January 1998 vol 304 c299W
16. Mr. Baker

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to use fiscal measures to encourage good environmental practice. [21067]

Mrs. Liddell

On Budget day in July, we issued a statement of intent on the use of environmental taxes, which said that we will aim to reform the tax system to increase incentives to reduce environmental damage. The Pre-Budget Report outlined specific areas where we are taking this forward as a priority.

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