Tuesday 22 June 2010

FUEL ACTION MUST NOT BE DELAYED


FUEL ACTION MUST NOT BE DELAYED

SNP Westminster Transport spokesperson, Angus MacNeil MP, today
(Tuesday) warned that action to stabilise fuel prices and introduce a
fuel rebate for remote rural areas must not be delayed by the
Treasury. Mr MacNeil said that a pilot scheme was unnecessary as it
already operated in a number of EU locations and it was about time the
UK government recognised that areas like the Western Isles needed a
rebate.

Mr MacNeil said:

“We need action on fuel prices immediately not more Treasury
consultations and delays. We had that with Labour and it appears we
are getting it again from the Tory/LibDem pact.

“Other countries already operate derogations successfully and there is
absolutely no reason why the Treasury cannot implement a similar
system in Scotland as well. The Western Isles is already crying out
for such a scheme so there is no reason for more prevarication.

“Motorists in the Hebrideans are paying more tax than anyone else in
the UK for fuel, and I have already suggested to the Chief Secretary
to the Treasury that the Western Isles would be the perfect pilot area
for such a scheme.

“The Chancellor must stand and deliver on fair fuel prices and put an
end to Labour’s highway robbery.”

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