INDEPENDENT PETROL RETAILERS

Early day motion 1085, tabled 12 February 2014 by Robert Halfon (Conservative). Signed by 30 members.

That this House notes that there are 5,000 independent petrol filling stations in the UK; recognises the valuable contribution that they make to the economy and the national infrastructure; further notes that independent filling stations are closing at a rate of four per week with the loss of 1,500 jobs per year; believes that this is a real loss for those in rural communities who rely on them, as well as Government due to lost revenue; and therefore urges the Government to implement a plan to ensure fair competition, fair taxation, and fair planning in this industry to secure a sustainable future for the UK's independent petrol filling stations.

Signatures by party: Labour 7, Conservative 6, DUP 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1.