§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions his Department has had with trade representatives over the proposed pesticide tax. [97256]
§ Mr. TimmsHM Treasury Ministers and officials have held a number of recent discussions with trade representatives on the possible tax on pesticides. I met representatives of the British Agrochemicals Association on 25 October. These discussions, and the responses to the recent consultation on the design of a tax or charge scheme for pesticides, will be taken into account in the Government's consideration of its options.