ROAD FUEL PRICES

Early day motion 609, tabled 18 July 2005 by Angus MacNeil (Scottish National Party). Signed by 28 members.

That this House notes the high fuel price rises in rural areas, especially the Western Isles, where prices have risen above £1 per litre, which will have a detrimental effect on communities and tourism; calls on the Office of Fair Trading to re-examine the issue; further calls on major oil companies to halt the surcharges for rural petrol stations; and further calls on the Treasury to report on actions the Government can take to identify and alleviate problems caused by high fuel prices across the Highlands and Islands.

Signatures by party: Labour 10, Scottish National Party 6, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 3, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1.