§ Dr. WhiteheadTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the effect of360W his policy of exempting the biodegradable elements of waste feed from the climate change levy upon the economic size of incinerators. [88583]
§ John HealeyThe exemption from climate change levy (CCL) for electricity generated from new forms of renewable sources covers a range of renewable sources, including biodegradable waste. No assessment has been made of the effect of the exemption on the economic size of incinerators. However, the scope and rates of all taxes, including CCL, are reviewed annually as part of the Budget process.