HL Deb 25 February 2002 vol 631 c175WA
The Earl of Shrewsbury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will exclude quarry waste and scalpings from being taxable under the soon-to-be implemented aggregates levy. [HL2787]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

As announced in the Pre-Budget Report, in consultation with the aggregates industry, the Government are examining proposals to deliver additional environmental benefits through the aggregates levy by encouraging the positive use of aggregates waste.