Fuel Taxation

HC Deb 21 July 2004 vol 424 cc310-1W

Mr. Wiggin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will reduce fuel taxation. [185204]

John Healey

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 13 July 2004,Official Report, column 1014W.

Mr. Wiggin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to use funds raised from road and fuel taxes specifically for road construction and improvement projects. [185205]

John Healey

Revenue from any particular tax is not generally earmarked to any particular part of the public spending programme. However, the Government have a commitment to ring fence any revenue from fuel duty increases above inflation to improving public transport and modernising the road network.