FUEL DUTY (No. 2)

Early day motion 1152, tabled 22 March 2010 by Adam Price (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes the recent unexpected spike in the price of petrol at the pump; recognises that unexpected increases in the price of fuel impacts significantly upon hard-working families and businesses of all sizes, seriously affects those living in rural areas who have no transport alternative except private cars, and impacts upon the costs of public services; further recognises the need for greater research, development and support for reducing dependency upon oil for everyday use, but in the short-term calls for a freeze on fuel duty in Budget 2010 to protect those affected by the current price spike; and further calls for a fuel duty regulator to prevent unexpected spikes in prices from affecting hard-working families in future.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Scottish National Party 5, Independent 4, DUP 3, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.