Written question asked by Alasdair Morgan (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 6 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2000. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What assessment he has made of the impact of the current level of fuel prices on the Scottish economy. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Alasdair Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the impact of the current level of fuel prices on the Scottish economy. [141581] Mr. Wilson: The Government view the economic impact of fuel prices within the context of their pursuit of fiscal and economic policies, which are leading to economic stability and steady growth. The measures announced by the Chancellor in his pre-Budget Report to raise the limit for the lower rate of Vehicle Excise Duty for cars of up to 1500cc will benefit over 750,000 Scottish motorists, over 40 per cent. of the total. All Scottish motorists will benefit from the freeze in duties on road fuels in Budget 2001 and from the cuts in duty for ultra low-sulphur petrol and diesel.

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