COMMISSION EXAMINING TAX ON FUEL

Early day motion 158, tabled 11 June 2012 by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 31 members.

That this House recognises that people and businesses are being hit hard by soaring fuel prices; notes that the exorbitant price of fuel is compounded by taxes which have put financial pressure on hard-pressed families as well as struggling businesses; further notes with concern the Government's plans to apply a three pence rise in fuel tax later this year; calls on the Government to mitigate the rising fuel prices and scrap the three pence rise in fuel tax; and urges the Government to set up a commission to look at ways of re-assessing value added tax levels.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, DUP 6, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Respect 1.