§ Mr. SwinneyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with his European partners with regard to revenue loss as a result of differential road fuel duty rates between member states; and if he will make a statement. [128181]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 5 July 2000]: EU member states are free to set excise duty levels in accordance with an agreed structure and current UK policy on the taxation of road fuel is fully in accordance with the provisions of the relevant EC Directives.