§ Mr. GreenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with the European Commission about rebates to industries which will pay the Climate Change Levy; and if he will make a statement. [118427]
§ Mr. MeacherThe Climate Change Levy was one of the subjects discussed in a recent meeting with Commissioner Wallstrom. In addition, my officials have had meetings with the European Commission to discuss the UK's state aids notification in respect of the proposed reduction in the Climate Change Levy for companies which deliver significant environmental benefits under the Climate Change Levy Agreements.