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<p>The European Commission concluded a State aid investigation into various Aggregates
Levy exemptions on 23 March 2015. The Commission had originally approved all the levy
exemptions in 2002, but were required to carry out a State aid investigation as a
result of legal challenge. The Commission’s decision found all the levy exemptions
lawful except for part of the exemption for shale aggregate.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>The Chancellor announced in his Summer Budget that all of the lawful exemptions
would be reinstated from 1 August 2015.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Commission
have ordered recovery of State aid provided by the exemption for some types of shale
aggregate. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have recently written to potentially affected
businesses. The government will continue to work with the industry to minimise the
impact of recovery on affected businesses, and any businesses that are concerned should
contact HMRC as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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