§ 8. Mr. SwinneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding regulations to implement the climate change levy. [130574]
§ Dr. ReidThe Government are committed to getting the design of the climate change levy right and have been following Lord Marshall's recommendation that industry must have full involvement in the development of the levy through extensive consultation exercises. Hence HM Customs consultation exercises, pan-industry meetings with Ministers, full consideration of representations from companies and trade associations, and input from relevant Government Departments have helped to refine the design of the levy.