Minister hits at landfill tax relief 'scam'
Series: Guardian ; 22 December 2000, 10(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: The environment minister has told the environment select committee that the £100m landfill tax credit scheme, under which waste operators can get a 20% rebate on the £12 a tonne tax on rubbish dumped on tips if they make a donation to approved environmental groups, will be changed to direct more money toward recycling and that ministers are examining turning it into a public expenditure programme.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The environment minister has told the environment select committee that the £100m landfill tax credit scheme, under which waste operators can get a 20% rebate on the £12 a tonne tax on rubbish dumped on tips if they make a donation to approved environmental groups, will be changed to direct more money toward recycling and that ministers are examining turning it into a public expenditure programme.