This paper discusses the way that Parliament scrutinises the Government's proposals for taxation, set out in the annual Budget statement. It looks at how this procedure may be affected by the timing of a General Election, and the decision in 2017 to move the Budget from the Spring to the Autumn. It also provides some suggestions for further reading.
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Fuel duty: some key statistics (51 KB, PDF)
In 2008/09, fuel duties are projected to raise £25.7 billion. In June 2008, duty and VAT made up 57.7% of the price of a litre of unleaded petrol.
Documents to download
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Fuel duty: some key statistics (51 KB, PDF)
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This note lists a series of key documents on taxation.
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This note sets out the rules regarding the tax treatment of alcohol and tobacco purchases made by passengers, and sets out proposals the Government has published for reforming these rules in the context of Brexit, and the UK’s departure from the EU single market.