§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the compatibility of the penalty regime for the climate change levy with the European Convention on Human Rights. [116582]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 28 March 2000]In accordance with section 19 of the Human Rights Act 1998, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will publish a statement about the compatibility of the provisions of the Finance Bill, including those relating to the climate change levy, when the Bill is published.