HC Deb 22 May 2003 vol 405 c886W
Tim Loughton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to change(a) duty levels on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and (b) the level of grants available for vehicles converting to LPG. [114742]

John Healey

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, South and Cleveland, East (Dr. Kumar) on 14 May 2003,Official Report, column 262W.

The consultation mentioned in that reply will seek stakeholders' views on the effectiveness of a range of potential incentives, including fuel duties and the grants for LPG vehicles currently offered through the TransportEnergy PowerShift programme.