§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much of the revenue from rises in the rate of landfill tax announced since May 1997 will go to (i) the Exchequer and (ii) local environmental causes. [117762]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 4 April 2000]: The standard rate of tax, which applies to active waste, rose from £7 to £10 per tonne on 1 April 1999 and by a further £1 per tonne to £11 per tonne from 1 April 2000. Figures are not yet available for 1999–2000, but for the calendar year 1999 there was an increase in revenue for the Exchequer of £67 million. In the same period there was an increase of £20 million in tax credits claimed in respect of contributions made by operators to environmental projects.
§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to hypothecate the revenue from landfill tax to environmental protection measures. [117712]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 4 April 2000]: I have no such plans. Revenues from the landfill tax contribute to Government spending on their priorities.