§ 32. Mr. StunellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the horticulture sector on the impact of the climate change levy. [116637]
§ Mr. TimmsMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer received a number of representations from the horticultural sector on the climate change levy. In the light of these and other representations, a package of measures aimed at improving energy efficiency in the horticultural sector, while protecting its competitiveness, was announced in the Budget. These measures include:
- A special package of energy efficiency measures for horticulture, to be allocated from the £50 million energy efficiency fund.
587W - Extending the list of investments qualifying for enhanced capital allowances to include thermal screens used in glasshouses
- A temporary 50 per cent. discount on the levy for a period of up to five years while energy efficiency measures take effect.
§ Ms SouthworthTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the amendment to the climate change levy which he announced in the Budget. [116631]
§ Mr. TimmsThe Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a number of further refinements to the design of the climate change levy in the recent Budget. These will increase the levy's environmental effectiveness while protecting the competitiveness of UK firms.
Many of the representations received since the Budget have welcomed these refinements.