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Proceeding contribution from Alan Reid (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)

That is correct. I urge the Government to adopt such a pilot scheme. In the short time left I want to refer to the OFT. The OFT carried out some inquires several years ago, but for some inexplicable reason found no market failure. I urge it to have another look at the matter, because there clearly is market failure. I hope that some action will be taken by both the OFT and the Government and that the Minister, when responding, will indicate a willingness to look at carrying out a pilot scheme on one or two islands, such as Mull and Islay, because it is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
505 c270WH 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Costs Concessions Excise duties Fuels Highlands of Scotland Petrol Prices Rural areas Diesel Shetland
Link
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