§ Mr. HowardTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry regarding the effect on UK productivity of(a) the regulatory burden on business and (b) the climate change levy. [R][10255]
§ Mr. BoatengThe Chancellor discusses a wide range of issues, including regulation, with Government colleagues and takes into account relevant economic, social and environmental factors when forming taxation policy.