HC Deb 13 February 2001 vol 363 cc101-2W
Mr. John M. Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the percentage change in the price of aggregates in Northern Ireland following the imposition of the aggregates levy; and if he will make a statement. [149637]

Mr. Timms

Aggregates prices vary considerably according to mineral quality, local conditions, and the commercial decisions of individual firms. The flat rate aggregates levy will therefore have a variable percentage impact on aggregate prices.

Mr. John M. Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates the volume of Northern Ireland aggregate production lost to quarries in the Republic of Ireland will be as a result of the aggregates levy; and if he will make a statement. [149636]

Mr. Timms

The to international competitiveness of the Northern Irish aggregates industry will not be affected by the levy as imported aggregate will be subject to the levy when commercially exploited in the same way as UK produced aggregate, and UK aggregate which is exported will be relieved.

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