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Written question asked by Jim Sheridan (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Oil: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues and Ministers of the Scottish Government on the relationship between oil prices and travel costs for cross-border commuters.

Answer

It is vital that the fall in oil prices is reflected in what consumers pay for travel, at the petrol pumps and in utility bills. The Government is monitoring the situation to ensure this is the case.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
906932
Session
2014-15
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Oil Prices Scotland Travel
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk