Proceeding contribution from Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 10 February 2010. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Fuel Duty (Rural Areas).

Fuel Duty (Rural Areas)

Indeed. I have heard the hon. Gentleman make that case in the past. That is why I hope that we could have a pilot project in areas such as ours, which are more easily defined. Someone might make this nonsensical argument—I hope that the Minister will not do so—that people will drive from urban conurbations to get cheap petrol. However, surely even the Minister will not stand there and suggest that somebody in Aberdeen will put their car on an overnight ferry to go to Lerwick to get cheaper petrol.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 505 c261WH
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Costs Concessions Excise duties Fuels Highlands of Scotland Petrol Prices Rural areas Diesel Shetland
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Fuel Duty (Rural Areas)

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