Bioethanol (Hansard, 27 February 2003)

HC Deb 27 February 2003 vol 400 cc683-4W 683W

§ 21. Mr. Kidney
To ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will reduce the duty on bioethanol used as fuel for motor vehicles. [99482]
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§ John Healey
In the Pre Budget Report, we announced a reduced rate of duty for bioethanol, to be set at 20 pence per litre less than the prevailing rate for ultra low sulphur petrol. The date of implementation of this new rate will be announced at the time of the Budget.