Apologies if this has already been posted but I'd not seen it before today. HMRC have a consultation on the options for the way forward with red diesel which runs until 31 October 2007. Responses from private users are being accepted:
<http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageLibrary_ConsultationDocuments&propertyType=document&columns=1&id=HMCE_PROD1_027786> It makes for quite interesting reading. The preferred option is to keep red diesel but for the retailer to assess the customer's eligiblity to use rebated fuel and collect the extra tax accordingly. Another interesting comment is about enforcement: "We estimate that the revenue gain from the expiry of the boat derogation is in the area of £10 to £15m a year." ... "HMRC’s enforcement effort must be proportionate to this risk. Taken in the context of a total yield of £24bn (05/06) from oils, the private pleasure craft industry would account for 0.06% of the total revenue." Sounds to me like they might just want to turn a blind eye to flouting of the rules. What do people think? Steve NB Bream Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canals-list/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
