HC Deb 15 September 2003 vol 410 c606W
Mr. Laws

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his latest estimate is of the effects of the introduction of enhanced capital allowances for water-efficient technologies; what assessment has been made by the Treasury of such effects; and if he will make a statement. [130236]

Dawn Primarolo

The information requested is contained in Table A 1 (page 185) of the Financial Statement and Budget Report 2003 [HC 500].

Actual Exchequer cost will depend upon take-up of the qualifying technology products. It is too early to comment on the actual take-up of thepolicy and the related effects.